Comparison

Redi Chek vs PROBE PLUS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Redi Chek

Monitor your barbecue or kitchen cooking with this app, which connects to a Bluetooth thermometer. Track meat temperatures, receive alerts when targets are met, and utilize multi-channel timers for precise cooking durations.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth thermometer connection
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable meat and taste presets
  • Cooking progress notifications
  • Multi-channel timers (count up/down)
  • Temperature unit selection (℃/℉)
  • Support for up to 4 probes
Features
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This App is used for Barbecue and Kitchen to help user for a better cooking. The App is connected with a Barbecue Thermometer device (ET-735) by Bluetooth. The thermometer will send the temperature data from the temperature probe to the App of the Smart-phone for various functions as below: 1) Thermometer - Monitoring the temperature of the cooking / BBQ - Select different meat and taste with default Set Temperatures and customized Set Temperatures. - The App will provide the progress of the cooking. - The App will provide notification (sound and / or vibration) to user when target temperature is reached. - The App can display temperature in ℃ or ℉ and is user selectable. - Support at most 4 probes of thermometer and end user can assign different meats and tastes to individual probe for cooking purpose. 2) Timer - There are four channels of timers which assist the user for various cooking / BBQ purpose. - Each channel can be selected to work as up count or down count timer. - Count up timer is used for monitoring the duration of cooking activities. - Count down timer is used to set a target time for cooking. When the timer count down from target time to zero, the App will trigger a notification (Sound and / or Vibration) to user

About

PROBE PLUS

Monitor wireless meat thermometers via Bluetooth for real-time temperature tracking and alerts. This app simplifies cooking, allowing you to step away from the kitchen or grill while ensuring your food is cooked perfectly. Receive notifications when your food is ready or when issues arise.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth real-time temperature monitoring
  • Audio and message notifications
  • Preset and custom temperature alarms
  • Probe and device low battery alerts
  • Disconnection and over-temperature alarms
  • Cooking time monitoring (countdown/count-up)
  • Historical cooking data
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PROBE PLUS is for monitoring the wireless meat thermometer via Bluetooth connected, which provides real-time temperature monitoring and alarm functions. The APP content is simple and easy to operate and has comprehensive functions, which can help you cook food perfectly. PROBE PLUS is also your right-hand man in the kitchen or on the grill, allowing you to get rid of the kitchen and the grill during cooking time, and let the APP monitor your food for you. You'll receive audio and message notifications on your smart device when your food is ready. This way, you don't have to stare at your food cooking all the time, giving you more time to focus on what's most important to you. Function: 1. Bluetooth wireless connection, the real-time temperature of the probe is displayed in the APP through the transmission of wireless data by the wireless thermometer. 2. Two series product can be used, wired probe devices and wireless probe devices. 2. Alarm function: - When the measured temperature reaches the preset temperature, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. - Probe low battery alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Device low battery alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Alarm function after disconnection. - Over temperature alarm function, when the temperature exceeds the temperature range of the device, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. 3.Time monitoring function, when the PROBE PLUS APP cooking setting is completed, click start, it will automatically enter the timing state, and calculate the total time taken from the current temperature to the set temperature alarm. Or set the count down timer to monitor the cooking food through time control. 4. USAD food temperature recommends is provided, or you can customized your favorite temperature setting. 5. Cooking time/temperature graph is provided, which will let you clear the temperature change at each time. 6. The historical cooking temperature setting record can be used again, allowing you to savor the flavor you most want.

Screenshots

Redi Chek4 screens
PROBE PLUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Redi Chek at 2.1 against PROBE PLUS's 1.5. Redi Chek also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). PROBE PLUS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (113 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Redi Chek holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PROBE PLUS has 113 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Redi Chek's written reviews are positive against 7% of PROBE PLUS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Redi Chek ships an update every 7 months, PROBE PLUS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Redi Chek versus PROBE PLUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedi ChekPROBE PLUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (18 ratings) — better1.5 (113 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better7.5% of reviews
Number of ratings18113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaverick Industries, Inc.Finemold Technologies Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Redi Chek

All ratings18 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative43.8%

PROBE PLUS

All ratings113 ratings
Positive9.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.2%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative88.8%

Bugs and requests

Redi Chek

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PROBE PLUS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Probe stops working after a few uses
  • Inability to set target temperatures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved Bluetooth range
  • More stable app connection
  • Better battery life management

In-app purchases

None

Redi Chek

No in-app purchases

None

PROBE PLUS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Redi Chek free?
Redi Chek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROBE PLUS free?
PROBE PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Redi Chek or PROBE PLUS?
Redi Chek is rated higher. Redi Chek averages 2.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PROBE PLUS averages 1.5 from 113 ratings.
Do Redi Chek or PROBE PLUS have ads?
Neither Redi Chek nor PROBE PLUS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Redi Chek or PROBE PLUS?
Redi Chek ships an update every 7 months, and PROBE PLUS every 2 months. Most recently, Redi Chek was updated on June 10, 2026 and PROBE PLUS on September 22, 2026.

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