Comparison

FireBoard® vs Bluetooth Dome Thermometer

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

Bluetooth Dome Thermometer

Monitor your cooking temperatures with a backlit LCD display and a high-temperature stainless steel stem. This device features a quick-disconnect battery for easy charging and a water-resistant cap. It fits all EGG sizes and comes with a rechargeable lithium battery and USB cable.

Highlights
  • Backlit LCD display
  • High-temperature stainless steel stem
  • Quick-disconnect battery feature
  • Water-resistant silicone cap
  • Rechargeable lithium battery
  • USB charging cable included
Features
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Features of the Big Green Egg Bluetooth Dome Thermometer: ·       Wide-angle, backlit LCD for easy viewing at night ·       Quick-disconnect feature for easy removal of the battery for charging; a water-resistant silicone cap protects the gauge from the elements while the battery is charging ·       High-temperature stainless steel stem measures temperatures up to 750°F/399°C ·       Rechargeable, high-temperature lithium battery reaches full charge in one hour; 24 in/60cm USB charging cable included ·       Fits all EGG sizes

Screenshots

FireBoard®4 screens
Bluetooth Dome Thermometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireBoard® at 71% against Bluetooth Dome Thermometer's 0%. FireBoard® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 9). Bluetooth Dome Thermometer's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (9.0 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

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 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of FireBoard®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Bluetooth Dome Thermometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, Bluetooth Dome Thermometer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FireBoard® versus Bluetooth Dome Thermometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireBoard®Bluetooth Dome Thermometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better2.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFireBoard Labs, LLCThe Big Green Egg, Inc.

Customer experience

FireBoard®

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

Bluetooth Dome Thermometer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative85.7%

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

Bluetooth Dome Thermometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FireBoard®

No in-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Dome Thermometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireBoard® free?
FireBoard® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth Dome Thermometer free?
Bluetooth Dome Thermometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FireBoard® or Bluetooth Dome Thermometer?
FireBoard® is rated higher. FireBoard® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Bluetooth Dome Thermometer averages 2.1 from 9 ratings.
Do FireBoard® or Bluetooth Dome Thermometer have ads?
Neither FireBoard® nor Bluetooth Dome Thermometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireBoard® or Bluetooth Dome Thermometer?
FireBoard® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bluetooth Dome Thermometer every 6 weeks. Most recently, FireBoard® was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bluetooth Dome Thermometer on September 21, 2026.

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