Comparison

Fever Scout vs Thermometer

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

Head to head
About

Fever Scout

This app works with a wearable thermometer to continuously monitor a child's temperature. It displays trends, logs symptoms, and sends alerts for high temperatures. Data can be exported for easy sharing with healthcare providers.

Highlights
  • Continuous temperature monitoring
  • Trending temperature graphs
  • Medication and symptom logging
  • Historical temperature data
  • Multiple user support
  • Customizable temperature alerts
  • Data export via email/SMS
Features
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As a busy parent, when your kid isn’t feeling well, you could use a little extra help. Fever Scout is a soft wearable thermometer that continuously measures temperature and wirelessly sends that information to your iPhone. The Fever Scout app requires the Fever Scout patch to function. Fever Scout App The Fever Scout app provides a practical and intuitive platform for users to monitor temperature and actively care for their loved ones. ● Provides users with temperature monitoring view: trending temperature graph ● Logs medication and symptoms of user ● Displays current and historical temperature trends in hours, days, weeks, or months ● Monitors multiple users from a single account ● Sends a notification if temperature reaches a user’s defined temperature alert ● Exports temperature information via email or SMS Fever Scout Patch The Fever Scout patch is a soft, silicone patch designed to be both fun and comfortable for children. The patch is designed to be worn with the temperature sensor in the armpit and will display the user’s body temperature. Fever Scout can be worn multiple times by using the included medical grade adhesives and can be recharged with the accompanying charger. The Fever Scout app is compatible with the iPhones that have Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy capability, and running on iOS. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Thermometer

Estimate body temperature using your smartphone without a physical thermometer. Track heart rate, blood pressure, and sync with Apple Watch for real-time fever alerts. Log custom health data and generate shareable PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Temperature estimation without a thermometer
  • Apple Watch Series 8 sync for readings
  • High fever alerts
  • Blood pressure tracking and trend analysis
  • Custom health logs with notes
  • Apple Health sync
  • Shareable PDF reports
Features
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No thermometer, no problem. Calculate body temperature with your iPhone. Turn your smartphone into a versatile tool for tracking temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure—anytime, anywhere. Functionalities:- -Temperature Estimation: Use your smartphone to estimate body temperature without the need for a physical thermometer. -Apple Watch Sync: Connect seamlessly with Apple Watch Series 8 for automatic temperature readings and real-time fever alerts. -High Fever Alerts: Receive automatic alerts from your Apple Watch when a high fever is detected, keeping you informed in real-time. -Blood Pressure Tracking: Effortlessly log and track your blood pressure, complete with trend analysis for better insights and PDF sharing. -Custom Health Logs: Add personalized notes to track symptoms, treatments, or anything else alongside your health data. -Apple Health sync and PDF reports: Sync with Apple Health and generate easy-to-share temperature PDF reports to keep your family informed. Whether you’re managing a fever, keeping an eye on your cardiovascular health, or tracking your blood pressure, this app offers a simple and effective way to stay in control of your wellness. Ideal for personal use, families, and healthcare providers, our app ensures you stay informed about your vital signs and make confident health decisions. Important: This app is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment. Please consult with a healthcare professional for any medical issues. Terms of use: https://bodytemperatureche.wixsite.com/website-5/legal Privacy policy: https://bodytemperatureche.wixsite.com/website-5/legal Visit us: https://https://bodytemperatureche.wixsite.com/website-5

Screenshots

Fever Scout4 screens
Thermometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thermometer at 4.6 against Fever Scout's 2.6. Thermometer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (32% vs 17%). Fever Scout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Thermometer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Fever Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thermometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermometer has 408 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Fever Scout's written reviews are positive against 32% of Thermometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fever Scout ships an update every 2 months, Thermometer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Fever Scout versus Thermometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFever ScoutThermometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (27 ratings)4.6 (408 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews31.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27408 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVivaLnk199 Developments Private Limited

Customer experience

Fever Scout

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative57.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Thermometer

All ratings409 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative59.6%

Bugs and requests

Fever Scout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Thermometer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • App not functioning as advertised

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to default to Fahrenheit
  • Ability to share breathing exercises
  • Improved compatibility with newer devices

In-app purchases

None

Fever Scout

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Thermometer

Subscriptions5
  • Week- Body Temperature Checker$5.997 Days
  • Year Promo- Body Thermometer$19.991 Year
  • Year- Body Temperature Checker$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly- Body Fever Checker3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly - Thermometer + Blood Oxygen$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime- Body Fever Checker$49.99

Questions

Is Fever Scout free?
Fever Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thermometer free?
Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fever Scout or Thermometer?
Thermometer is rated higher. Fever Scout averages 2.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Thermometer averages 4.6 from 408 ratings.
Do Fever Scout or Thermometer have ads?
Neither Fever Scout nor Thermometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fever Scout or Thermometer?
Fever Scout ships an update every 2 months, and Thermometer fortnightly. Most recently, Fever Scout was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thermometer on October 30, 2026.

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