FireBoard® vs WS thermometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FireBoard®
This smart thermometer offers cloud-connected remote temperature monitoring for various environments. It supports multiple probes for accurate readings and can be accessed from anywhere via the cloud.
- Cloud-connected smart thermometer
- Remote temperature monitoring
- Supports up to 6 temperature probes
- Real-time temperature updates
- Viewable anywhere via cloud
- Wireless network setup
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FireBoard® is a Cloud Connected Smart Thermometer, designed for remote monitoring in both hot and cold environments. Easy to setup and install on your wireless network, the FireBoard® pushes realtime temperature updates via the cloud, viewable anywhere. The FireBoard® supports up to 6 external temperature probes which provide accurate and reliable temperature monitoring in many different environments and applications. Integrated into the Yoder Smokers S-Series Line of Pellet Smokers. Purchase the FireBoard® and Accessories Online at: www.fireboard.com
WS thermometer
Monitor cooking temperatures with a Bluetooth-connected thermometer. Set custom temperatures, receive notifications when done, and track progress for multiple probes. Includes a four-channel timer for various cooking needs.
- Bluetooth thermometer connection
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Customizable temperature presets
- Cooking progress tracking
- Notifications for target temperature
- Four-channel timer with up/down count
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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 (WS-235) 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FireBoard® at 4.8 against WS thermometer's 2.8. FireBoard® also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 14). WS thermometer's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.6). 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.
FireBoard® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of FireBoard®'s written reviews are positive against 33% of WS thermometer's.
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, WS thermometer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FireBoard® | WS thermometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better | 2.8 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 7.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FireBoard Labs, LLC | Maverick Industries, Inc. |
Customer experience
FireBoard®
WS thermometer
Bugs and requests
FireBoard®
Reported bugs
23 issues- WiFi connection drops after 3-4 hours of cooking
- App sessions not staying open during cook
- Auto-created sessions not appearing in app
- Lost host connection error codes
- Programs stopping mid-cook
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- Account signup flow broken on iOS
- Pulse wireless probe slow refresh rate
- Temperature readings inconsistent and funky after 6 months
- App crashes constantly after recent update
- Session tab showing wrong device name
- Temperature graph y-axis showing wrong units (F instead of C)
- Chart zoom functionality locks up requiring app reinstall
- Toggle switches not functioning properly
- Cannot add notes to sessions
- Channel labels and alerts resetting randomly
- Fan control stuck on lid setting
- Temperature display disappearing intermittently
- Google Home voice command setting wrong temperature values
- Dashboard zooming out excessively with multiple probes
- Defective K-type probes with quality issues
- Login errors and password reset failures
- Inconsistent temperature readings requiring base restart
- Drive cable emitting constant sound with toggle not working
Requested features
20 requests- iOS home screen widget for quick temperature viewing
- Apple Watch complications for at-a-glance monitoring
- Dynamic Island support for iPhone
- Live activity notifications for iOS
- Landscape mode for tablet/wall-mounted displays
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- Ability to save temperature alerts in Drive programs
- Custom probe color selection across full RGB spectrum
- Desktop/Mac app version
- Ability to view individual probe graphs without overlay
- Set point temperature graphing on charts
- Scheduled session start times
- Time-stamped notes and photo annotations
- Siri voice control integration
- Preset cooking profiles for common meats
- Simplified dashboard with basic controls
- Google Home temperature setting voice command fix
- Battery level indicator on every page
- USB-C charging instead of Micro USB
- 24+ hour session recording without breaks
- Channel label and alert persistence across sessions
WS thermometer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FireBoard®
No in-app purchases
WS thermometer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FireBoard® free?
Is WS thermometer free?
Which has better reviews, FireBoard® or WS thermometer?
Do FireBoard® or WS thermometer have ads?
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