CDN vs BBQ Tracker Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CDN
Monitor cooking temperatures and times remotely from your iOS device. Features dual waterproof probes, multiple timers, and pre-programmed settings for various meats. Save cooking history, add notes, and share your culinary creations.
- Remote monitoring via iOS
- Dual waterproof probes
- Up to 10 timers
- Pre-programmed and programmable settings
- Cooking history with notes and images
- Social sharing
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Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer For professional chefs and home cooks who want both control and flexibility, the CDN Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer (BT482) provides remote control and monitoring of cooking temperatures and times on their iOS mobile devices in the most convenient and personal way. The Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer features dual 304 stainless steel waterproof probes and up to ten timers for maximum flexibility. This probe is the first in the CDN line to utilize Bluetooth® technology to connect to your mobile device remotely and an anticipation time estimate for when the food will be cooked to perfection. With cooking history, images and personal notes, the app allows the chef to share their creations through social networks or email. • Remote monitoring through iOS mobile devices • Dual waterproof probes • Dual progress display • Pre-programmed and programmable • °C/°F selectable • Cooking history with graphic chart, image and personal notes • Social network and email sharing • Anticipation time estimate • Distinct selectable alerts • Pre-alert set by temperature or time • Up to 10 timers that count 24 hours by minutes & seconds • 3.875"/9.8 cm dual waterproof stainless steel probes with 39"/1 m sensor cables (heat resistant up to 716°F/380°C) • On/off button • Battery status • 2-way mounting: magnet/stand • Pre-programmed for: Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pork, Hamburger, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Cooked Ham, Fresh Ham, Ground Beef, Ground Lamb, Ground Veal, Ground Pork, Ground Chicken, Ground Turkey, Baked Potato and Corn • Compatibility: iOS 7.1 or above and Bluetooth® 4.0 capable (Bluetooth® Smart Ready)
BBQ Tracker Pro
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BBQ Tracker Pro is a smart cooking thermometer that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy. It makes your cooking easy and convenient. - Displays temperature in real-time. - Customizable cooking mode for different meat types and doneness levels. - Countdown Timer - Sound and vibration alarm - Temperature graph
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CDN at 7.1 against BBQ Tracker Pro's 9.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CDN ships an update every 3 months, BBQ Tracker Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CDN | BBQ Tracker Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Component Design Northwest, Inc. | ADSMART TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
CDN
No in-app purchases
BBQ Tracker Pro
No in-app purchases
