# Redi Chek vs PROBE PLUS

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Redi Chek | PROBE PLUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redi-chek/id1003151725/reviews)** | [1.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probe-plus/id6449171085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 7.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maverick Industries, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/959429430) | [Finemold Technologies Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452986984) |

## What reviewers say

### Redi Chek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redi-chek/id1003151725)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PROBE PLUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probe-plus/id6449171085)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Accurate temperature readings
- 💡 Useful app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Connectivity problems
- 👎 App doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Improved Bluetooth range
- More stable app connection
- Better battery life management


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