The MeatStick

Name: The MeatStick
Rating: 2.98 (817 reviews)
Author: The MeatStick

By: The MeatStick

The companion app to The MeatStick Wireless Meat Thermometer.

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Features & Capabilities

The MeatStick App is the perfect companion for the MeatStick wireless smart thermometer, designed to help you achieve perfectly cooked meats with ease. Whether you're grilling, smoking, or roasting, this app gives you real-time updates and remote control to ensure your meat is juicy and tender every time.

With user-friendly navigation and no need for location service permissions in the latest update, it’s ideal for both beginners and experienced cooks. Note this app works exclusively with new MeatStick products and requires Android 12 or above. For older devices, users should download the MeatStick Red Series App.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.2.320 Last updated: 2026-05-22

Version code:

320

Creation date:

2018-04-23

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk

Size:

111.29MB

Email:

in*****@themeatstick.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

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Ranking

# 254,557 ▼ 826

Other platforms

The MeatStick (v1.1.122)

4.30

(1,189)

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Developed by:

The MeatStick

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.themeatstick.app

Email:

in*****@themeatstick.com

Website:

http://themeatstick.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the MeatStick device's hardware quality and helpful cooking functionalities when it works. However, many report frequent connectivity problems, poor app design, problematic firmware updates, and battery-related inconveniences. Customer service is often commended but cannot fully compensate for reliability issues. The overall experience is frustrating due to inconsistent device performance, confusing interface, and intrusive app permissions.

Pros

The hardware itself is considered high quality and useful when functioning properly.
The app provides valuable temperature graphing and scheduling functionalities that help manage cooking.
Customer service has been praised for helpfulness and replacing defective devices.
The device offers convenience with a single probe and graphing features compared to traditional multi-probe setups.

Cons

Connectivity issues are widespread, including frequent disconnections and problems connecting to the app or wifi bridge.
The app interface is clunky, confusing, and suffers from poor user experience, including forced updates and intrusive notifications.
The firmware updates often fail or cause the device to become unusable, requiring troubleshooting or replacement.
Battery life and charging indicators are unreliable, and some components are not rechargeable, leading to inconvenience.
The app requests excessive permissions such as mandatory location access, and performs background operations without clear user consent.

Recent reviews

Worked fine for 5 cooks. Now it's impossible to connect to garbage stick! Useless product and I hate it with a passion now!!

Jo*****, 2026-01-10

The absolute worst meat probe I have ever had. I got this as a gift a few years ago, the MeatStick X. I have not had a single cook where when I got this probe out it worked correctly. It never connects on the first try, when it does connect it never stays connected. I am finally trashing it.

Jo*****, 2025-12-03

regular drop outs since new. immediately became my backup thermometer and had to use it again today. forgot how truly garbage it is if you try leave a bad review they ask you to complete a support then ask for an amount of purchase proof detail that no person would reasonable be bothered with to troubleshoot junk.