Comparison

Thermoco vs Orange Helper

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

Head to head
About

Thermoco

Monitor and record temperature in various environments like refrigerators, incubators, or tents. This app connects wirelessly to a coin-sized smart gadget to display real-time and historical temperature data on your phone.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Temperature history recording
  • Graph visualization
  • Wireless connection to smart gadget
  • Device naming
  • Temperature calibration
Features
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Want to see what's going on with your refrigeration system? Leave Thermoco in a case you are having problems with and come back the next day and you will have an idea whats been going on. Brewing your own beer? Try Thermoco to help keeping the right temperature. Fertiling chicken eggs? Put Thermoco in the incubator and track the temperature in your phone. This app works with Thermoco. Thermoco is a coin size smart gadget, it measures and records room, fridge, cooler, camping tent, body temperature and much more. You can use your phone/pod/pad talk to it in real time. See current temperature, history temperature in digits and graph. Run the app, it will search and connect with Thermoco automatically, NO pairing is needed. Click on the "i" button next to Thermoco to name your own device. Long press on the temperature on the graph page for calibration if needed. You can find more information about the little gadget at : http://www.outdoor-apps.com/store1.html You can get Thermoco from: Developper's store: http://www.outdoor-apps.com/store.html Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ESHSAW0 Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thermoco-Smart-Thermometer-Recorder-/131790317769 Please email us at support@ksolution.org for any questions/suggestions you may have, we will answer. Thank you!

About

Orange Helper

This app connects to your motorcycle's OBD-II port to read diagnostic trouble codes and live sensor data. It offers repair suggestions, a customizable rider display with gear indication, and the ability to export data logs as PDFs. Designed for newer Euro models, it provides motorcycle-specific information and works offline.

Highlights
  • Read and clear fault codes
  • Live sensor data monitoring
  • Customizable rider display
  • Gear indicator and shift light
  • PDF export of data logs
  • Motorcycle-specific fault database
  • Offline fault code lookup
Features
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Orange Helper connects to your motorcycle's OBD-II port via an ELM327 Bluetooth BLE adapter and reads diagnostic data in real time – with fault detection, repair suggestions and live sensors, tailored to your orange motorcycle. Designed for Euro 4/5 models and newer (approx. 2017 onwards). ▸ READ FAULT CODES Read your motorcycle's fault memory (DTC), get clear descriptions in German and English, and clear codes after repair. The integrated database covers 69 fault codes with specific repair suggestions. ▸ 17 LIVE SENSORS Monitor RPM, speed, coolant temperature, throttle position, battery voltage, engine load, intake air temp, manifold pressure, timing advance, lambda, and more – in real time on your iPhone. ▸ RIDER DISPLAY Full-screen riding display with RPM bar, gear indicator and shift light. The tachometer shows 30 color-coded segments in real time – choose between bar, digital number, or both simultaneously. Two color styles: standard (green→yellow→orange→red) or racing (white with red warning zone). The gear indicator (BETA) calculates the current gear from RPM and speed using verified ratios from official owner's manuals – front and rear sprockets can be individually adjusted. The shift light warns with a pulsing overlay at a freely adjustable RPM threshold. Also includes: battery voltage, oil temperature, coolant temperature, throttle position and more sensors at a glance. All ride data is automatically recorded and can be exported as PDF. ▸ PDF EXPORT Export fault scans and data logs as PDF – choose dark app design or print-friendly light mode. Statistics with average, minimum and maximum plus charts with axis labels. Export individually or as a combined document. ▸ MOTORCYCLE PROFILES Select your model and get model-specific information: known issues, common weak points, and matching fault codes with repair suggestions for your motorcycle. ▸ FAULT DATABASE Browse all 69 fault codes or filter by your motorcycle. Each code includes category, severity rating and repair hints – works offline without an active connection. ▸ MORE FEATURES · Fully bilingual (German/English) · Adjustable font size · Portrait and landscape optimization · Demo mode to explore without adapter · Auto-reconnect on Bluetooth disconnect · All data stored locally on your iPhone – no account, no cloud required Note: Requires an ELM327 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) OBD-II adapter. Full functionality with Euro 4/5 models and newer (approx. 2017+). Older models: limited PID support. Proprietary protocols (e.g. ABS) are not accessible via standard OBD-II. Important: Orange Helper does not replace a visit to a qualified mechanic or professional diagnostics. All displayed data, fault codes and repair suggestions are provided without warranty. The rider display is not a substitute for your vehicle's instruments. Do not actively operate the app while riding – complete all setup before you ride. Orange Helper is an independent, private hobby project. All repair hints are based on publicly available sources and do not constitute professional advice. Use at your own risk.

Screenshots

Thermoco4 screens
Orange Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Orange Helper at 5.0 against Thermoco's 2.5. Orange Helper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 56 months). Thermoco's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

Orange Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Thermoco's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orange Helper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermoco ships an update every 56 months, Orange Helper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thermoco versus Orange Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermocoOrange Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 56 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK SOLUTION LLCDaniel Muchitsch

Customer experience

Thermoco

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Orange Helper

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Thermoco

No in-app purchases

None

Orange Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thermoco free?
Thermoco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orange Helper free?
Orange Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thermoco or Orange Helper?
Orange Helper is rated higher. Thermoco averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Orange Helper averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Thermoco or Orange Helper have ads?
Neither Thermoco nor Orange Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thermoco or Orange Helper?
Thermoco ships an update every 56 months, and Orange Helper every 3 days. Most recently, Thermoco was updated on October 10, 2026 and Orange Helper on October 14, 2026.

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