Comparison

WS thermometer vs ICVIEW PRO

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth thermometer connection
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable temperature presets
  • Cooking progress tracking
  • Notifications for target temperature
  • Four-channel timer with up/down count
Features
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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

About

ICVIEW PRO

Access and manage your IC Realtime security camera systems remotely. This app offers a redesigned interface for intuitive control, live video streaming, and advanced features like PTZ camera control and two-way audio.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • PTZ camera control
  • Username/password authentication
  • Snapshot capture
  • Multi-window view
  • Live audio streaming
  • Bidirectional talk
Features
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IC Realtime's newest iteration of the ICVIEW app. Redesigned interface for ease of use along with new functions and performance enhancements. View and control your IC Realtime camera systems directly from your phone while on the go. Backward compatibility with legacy devices may have varying results. Features - Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices! - Stream live video directly from your security devices (not through 3rd party servers) - Remain secured with username/password authentication - Full control of PTZ cameras - Take snapshots - Support of ICRealtime’s full range of offerings - Support multi-window view - Support live audio - Support bidirectional talk - Support favorites - Support remote playback - Support push alarm - And much, much more!

Screenshots

WS thermometer3 screens
ICVIEW PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

WS thermometer and ICVIEW PRO both sit at 2.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of WS thermometer's written reviews are positive against 14% of ICVIEW PRO's. WS thermometer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). ICVIEW PRO's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 14). 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

WS thermometer holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of WS thermometer's written reviews are positive against 14% of ICVIEW PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WS thermometer ships an update every 6 weeks, ICVIEW PRO every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WS thermometer versus ICVIEW PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWS thermometerICVIEW PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (14 ratings) — better2.6 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better13.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1460 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB494 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaverick Industries, Inc.ICRealtime LLC

Customer experience

WS thermometer

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral21.4%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

ICVIEW PRO

All ratings60 ratings
Positive38.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative56.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative75.9%

In-app purchases

None

WS thermometer

No in-app purchases

None

ICVIEW PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WS thermometer free?
WS thermometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICVIEW PRO free?
ICVIEW PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WS thermometer or ICVIEW PRO?
WS thermometer is rated higher. WS thermometer averages 2.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ICVIEW PRO averages 2.6 from 60 ratings.
Do WS thermometer or ICVIEW PRO have ads?
Neither WS thermometer nor ICVIEW PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WS thermometer or ICVIEW PRO?
WS thermometer ships an update every 6 weeks, and ICVIEW PRO every 4 months. Most recently, WS thermometer was updated on October 9, 2026 and ICVIEW PRO on October 16, 2026.

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