# Masterbuilt Classic vs TempSpike

The clearest difference is rating: TempSpike at 4.6 against Masterbuilt Classic's 2.0. TempSpike also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 16%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 218). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

TempSpike holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TempSpike has 2.7K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Masterbuilt Classic's written reviews are positive against 42% of TempSpike's.

Masterbuilt Classic ships an update monthly, TempSpike every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Masterbuilt Classic | TempSpike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterbuilt-classic/id895935056/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempspike/id1616090792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 218 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **42.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PREMIER SPECIALTY BRANDS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281287625) | [iTronics Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482729699) |

## 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


### TempSpike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempspike/id1616090792)

Monitor your barbecue's temperature and time remotely using a wireless Bluetooth connection. Receive immediate alerts when your food reaches the set temperature or time.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth connectivity, Remote temperature monitoring, Remote time monitoring, Instant alerts, Set custom temperatures, Set custom times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 🔧 Customizable cooking profiles
- ⏱️ Helpful time remaining estimates
- 💡 Ambient temperature tracking
- 👍 Easy to use app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnects
- 🔋 Limited battery life
- 🔍 Confusing alarm on/off indicators
- 📱 Lack of Apple Watch support
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Probe color identification reversed in app
- Cooking progress not saved when app is closed
- Estimated time remaining feature not working
- Issues with adding new cooking profiles

**Requested features**

- Add widget support for quick temperature checks
- Allow more flexibility in setting temperature alarms
- Improve data export functionality
- Enhance cooking graph to show real-time data
- Add support for more meat types and cooking profiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Masterbuilt Classic free?

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

### Is TempSpike free?

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

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

TempSpike is rated higher. Masterbuilt Classic averages 2.0 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while TempSpike averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Masterbuilt Classic or TempSpike have ads?

Neither Masterbuilt Classic nor TempSpike shows ads.

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

Masterbuilt Classic ships an update monthly, and TempSpike every 5 weeks. Most recently, Masterbuilt Classic was updated on October 2, 2026 and TempSpike on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*