Comparison

WS thermometer vs ChefsTemp

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

ChefsTemp

This app works with a smart meat thermometer to provide precise temperature monitoring and control for cooking. Achieve perfectly cooked meats remotely with real-time notifications and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Precision temperature monitoring
  • Remote cooking control
  • Real-time notifications
  • User-friendly interface
  • Achieve perfect cooking results
Features
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ChefsTemp: The Perfect Temp. Every Time. Experience precision cooking like never before with ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus, the world's Next Generation Smart Meat Thermometer. This innovative device, coupled with our intuitive Chefstemp application, revolutionizes your cooking process, ensuring perfectly juicy meats every time. Monitor and Control with Ease: Our user-friendly app, designed exclusively for use with ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus, provides seamless control and monitoring of your cooking process. Effortlessly adjust settings, track temperatures, and receive real-time notifications to achieve the desired results with precision. Perfect Results, Anywhere: Whether you're grilling in your backyard or cooking indoors, ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus allows you to achieve optimal cooking results from anywhere. Monitor your meat's progress remotely, ensuring it reaches the ideal temperature for mouthwatering perfection. Get the Chefstemp ProTemp Plus: To experience the full potential of our app, make sure to get your hands on the Chefstemp ProTemp Plus. Visit www.chefstemp.com to purchase this cutting-edge smart meat thermometer and unlock a new level of cooking mastery. Join the Culinary Revolution: Embrace the future of cooking with ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus and elevate your culinary skills. Download the Chefstemp app now and explore a world of precision cooking at your fingertips.

Screenshots

WS thermometer3 screens
ChefsTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChefsTemp at 4.2 against WS thermometer's 2.8. ChefsTemp also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). WS thermometer's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ChefsTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChefsTemp has 76 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of WS thermometer's written reviews are positive against 75% of ChefsTemp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WS thermometer ships an update every 6 weeks, ChefsTemp every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WS thermometer versus ChefsTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWS thermometerChefsTemp
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (14 ratings)4.2 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1476 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaverick Industries, Inc.Leadtek Inc

Customer experience

WS thermometer

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

ChefsTemp

All ratings76 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative20.6%

Bugs and requests

WS thermometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ChefsTemp

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Bluetooth no longer working after update
  • App crashes when changing meat type mid-cook
  • Losing connection frequently, even at short distances
  • App opens to a white screen and freezes
  • External temperature reading incorrect or broken
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  • Errors in Bluetooth searching without timeout
  • Strange email verification code process
  • Buttons leading to empty web views

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add widgets for phone and watch
  • Webpage for temperature tracking
  • Dynamic Island support
  • Watch app functionality
  • Ability to connect more than two ProTemp Plus devices
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  • Add custom temperature presets for recipes
  • Etch numbers on probes for easier identification
  • Password manager support
  • Face ID or Apple ID functionality
  • Cloud storage for temperature data
  • More advanced features

In-app purchases

None

WS thermometer

No in-app purchases

None

ChefsTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WS thermometer free?
WS thermometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChefsTemp free?
ChefsTemp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WS thermometer or ChefsTemp?
ChefsTemp is rated higher. WS thermometer averages 2.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ChefsTemp averages 4.2 from 76 ratings.
Do WS thermometer or ChefsTemp have ads?
Neither WS thermometer nor ChefsTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WS thermometer or ChefsTemp?
WS thermometer ships an update every 6 weeks, and ChefsTemp every 11 days. Most recently, WS thermometer was updated on October 6, 2026 and ChefsTemp on October 12, 2026.

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