Comparison

FireBoard® vs tempi.fi

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Cloud-connected smart thermometer
  • Remote temperature monitoring
  • Supports up to 6 temperature probes
  • Real-time temperature updates
  • Viewable anywhere via cloud
  • Wireless network setup
Features
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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

About

tempi.fi

This app connects to wireless sensors to continuously monitor temperature and humidity. Receive alerts for out-of-range conditions, store historical data, and export readings in CSV format. Ideal for various environments like refrigerators, nurseries, and greenhouses.

Highlights
  • Wireless sensor connection
  • Continuous temperature/humidity monitoring
  • Out-of-range alerts
  • Historical data storage
  • CSV data export
  • Automatic sensor setup
Features
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tempi.fi's wireless temperature and humidity sensors record a new reading every minute using best-in-class Swiss made temperature and humidity sensing components, sync directly to your smart phone, fit almost anywhere, and last longer than a year on a single coin cell battery. They are ideal for monitoring refrigerators, freezers, children’s rooms, animal & pet conditions, wine cellars, greenhouses, senior living conditions, freezing pipes, art collections, cigar humidors, chicken incubation, musical instruments and more… With this app, you can connect and setup one or more sensors, continuously monitor temperature and humidity, get notifications when the temperature or humidity is out of range, store a virtually unlimited history, and export data in CSV format. How it works: • Automatically setup your sensor by holding it over your phone or tablet • Name your sensor and set your desired conditions (if any) • When in range, the app will automatically upload the sensor data • If temperature or humidity is higher or lower than desirable, you get an app notification • View historical data and create reports anytime

Screenshots

FireBoard®4 screens
tempi.fi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: tempi.fi at free against FireBoard®'s paid. tempi.fi also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 71%). FireBoard®'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 19). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FireBoard® against 4.7 for tempi.fi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of FireBoard®'s written reviews are positive against 93% of tempi.fi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, tempi.fi every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FireBoard® versus tempi.fi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireBoard®tempi.fi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better4.7 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.8K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFireBoard Labs, LLCVITALNOMAD LLC

Customer experience

FireBoard®

All ratings5,814 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.1%

tempi.fi

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

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
Show 18 more
  • 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
Show 15 more
  • 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

tempi.fi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FireBoard®

No in-app purchases

None

tempi.fi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireBoard® free?
FireBoard® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is tempi.fi free?
tempi.fi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FireBoard® or tempi.fi?
FireBoard® is rated higher. FireBoard® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while tempi.fi averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do FireBoard® or tempi.fi have ads?
Neither FireBoard® nor tempi.fi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireBoard® or tempi.fi?
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, and tempi.fi every 9 months. Most recently, FireBoard® was updated on September 22, 2026 and tempi.fi on July 7, 2026.

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