Comparison

FireBoard® vs STAKE BT30

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

STAKE BT30

This app connects to a wireless food thermometer, providing real-time internal temperature readings for meats. Monitor your cooking progress remotely via Bluetooth to achieve perfect results every time.

Highlights
  • Real-time meat temperature monitoring
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Remote monitoring
  • Supports multiple thermometers
  • Avoids under/overcooking
Features
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STAKE is a wireless food thermometer that gives home chefs real-time status inside the meat to avoid undercooked or overcooked disasters and ensuring the perfect result every time. You can use one or multiple STAKE, depending on your cooking needs and the size of your dish. connect to the STAKE APP via Bluetooth, and meaning you can stay at your party table even when your steak is barbequing in your backyard. Details and “this moment” status of the meat can be read from your phone, giving you the best result at the tip of your fingers.

Screenshots

FireBoard®4 screens
STAKE BT304 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireBoard® at 72% against STAKE BT30's 25%. FireBoard® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 11). STAKE BT30's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

FireBoard® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 11, 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 25% of STAKE BT30's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, STAKE BT30 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FireBoard® versus STAKE BT30: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireBoard®STAKE BT30
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better2.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFireBoard Labs, LLCMaverick Industries, Inc.

Customer experience

FireBoard®

All ratings5,814 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative15.9%

STAKE BT30

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

STAKE BT30

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FireBoard®

No in-app purchases

None

STAKE BT30

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireBoard® free?
FireBoard® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STAKE BT30 free?
STAKE BT30 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FireBoard® or STAKE BT30?
FireBoard® is rated higher. FireBoard® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while STAKE BT30 averages 2.0 from 11 ratings.
Do FireBoard® or STAKE BT30 have ads?
Neither FireBoard® nor STAKE BT30 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireBoard® or STAKE BT30?
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, and STAKE BT30 every 4 months. Most recently, FireBoard® was updated on September 25, 2026 and STAKE BT30 on September 19, 2026.

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