Comparison

WS thermometer vs Bromic Smart

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

Bromic Smart

Control your Bromic heaters remotely via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Create heating zones, schedule custom scenes, and set timers for convenience. Monitor usage and costs for efficient operation.

Highlights
  • Remote heater control (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
  • Zone creation for multiple heaters
  • Customizable heating scenes
  • Programmable timers
  • Usage and cost monitoring
Features
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Superior Design. Superior Heat. Right at your fingertips. Features: • Remote control of Bromic heaters with your choice of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. • Create zones to control multiple heaters with a single touch. • Set scenes to schedule your heating and match your lifestyle. • Set a timer to turn off your heating with peace of mind. • Monitor your heater usage and costs. Requirements: • Must be used with a Bromic Controller connected to a Bromic Heater. • Device used to control heater must have Bluetooth and Internet connection. • User must register with email address.

Screenshots

WS thermometer3 screens
Bromic Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

WS thermometer and Bromic Smart both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of WS thermometer's written reviews are positive against 8% of Bromic Smart's. WS thermometer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Bromic Smart holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of WS thermometer's written reviews are positive against 8% of Bromic Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WS thermometer ships an update every 6 weeks, Bromic Smart every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WS thermometer versus Bromic Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWS thermometerBromic Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (15 ratings)2.9 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1522 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaverick Industries, Inc.BROMIC HEATING PTY LIMITED

Customer experience

WS thermometer

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

Bromic Smart

All ratings21 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

WS thermometer

No in-app purchases

None

Bromic Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WS thermometer free?
WS thermometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bromic Smart free?
Bromic Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WS thermometer or Bromic Smart?
Bromic Smart is rated higher. WS thermometer averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Bromic Smart averages 2.9 from 22 ratings.
Do WS thermometer or Bromic Smart have ads?
Neither WS thermometer nor Bromic Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WS thermometer or Bromic Smart?
WS thermometer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bromic Smart every 5 months. Most recently, WS thermometer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bromic Smart on November 3, 2026.

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