# Masterbuilt Classic vs Nexgrill

The clearest difference is monetization model: Nexgrill at free against Masterbuilt Classic's ad-supported. Masterbuilt Classic's advantage is ratings volume (218 vs 53) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Masterbuilt Classic against 1.9 for Nexgrill. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 218 and 53 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Masterbuilt Classic's written reviews are positive against 13% of Nexgrill's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Masterbuilt Classic | Nexgrill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterbuilt-classic/id895935056/reviews)** | [1.9 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexgrill/id1572578458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **16.0% of reviews** | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PREMIER SPECIALTY BRANDS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281287625) | [t2Fi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255063027) |

## What reviewers say

### Masterbuilt Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterbuilt-classic/id895935056)

Easily control your Masterbuilt digital electric smoker from your phone. Access a collection of recipes and create integrated shopping lists for your culinary creations.

**Highlights:** Control multiple smokers, Share smoker control, Recipe collection, Integrated shopping list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Clean app
- 🚀 Great addition to the smoker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable temperature readings
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Safe mode issues
- 🐛 Difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection constantly drops
- App fails to recognize smoker model
- Temperature and timer settings not working
- Recipe menu crashes app
- Login issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Ability to set meat probe temperature alarms
- Ability to save/favorite recipes
- Ability to name probes
- Startup mode to burn off before cooking
- Ability to view cooking process history/stats


### Nexgrill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexgrill/id1572578458)

Control your grill remotely via your smartphone using smart technology. Discover new recipes, access grilling tips, and find answers to your grilling questions for an enhanced cooking experience.

**Highlights:** Remote grill control, Recipe browsing, Grilling tips, Q&A section, NEX-fi™ technology integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless WiFi connection
- 👍 Easy initial pairing
- 👍 Helpful YouTube videos
- 👍 App can monitor temperature
- 👍 App can monitor food temp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly disconnects
- 🐛 Requires frequent re-login
- 🐛 Connectivity is hit or miss
- 🐛 Bluetooth range is poor
- 🐛 App is buggy and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't leave user logged in
- Latent delays in connecting
- WiFi connection issues
- Grill did not want to turn on
- Won't connect to WiFi

**Requested features**

- Add basic training videos to app
- Add graphing for temperature probes
- Add alarm for probe temperature reached


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Masterbuilt Classic free?

Masterbuilt Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nexgrill free?

Nexgrill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Masterbuilt Classic or Nexgrill?

Masterbuilt Classic is rated higher. Masterbuilt Classic averages 2.0 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Nexgrill averages 1.9 from 53 ratings.

### Do Masterbuilt Classic or Nexgrill have ads?

Neither Masterbuilt Classic nor Nexgrill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Masterbuilt Classic or Nexgrill?

Masterbuilt Classic ships an update monthly, and Nexgrill monthly. Most recently, Masterbuilt Classic was updated on October 14, 2026 and Nexgrill on October 13, 2026.

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