Comparison

SmartThermo2 vs Honda My Generator

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

Head to head
About

SmartThermo2

This app simplifies grilling by allowing you to remotely monitor the internal temperature of your meat. Set your desired doneness for various meats and receive alerts when your food reaches the perfect temperature, making outdoor cooking easier.

Highlights
  • Remote meat temperature monitoring
  • Preset temperatures for 8 entrees
  • Customizable doneness settings
  • Alerts for perfect temperature
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
  • Backlight LCD display
  • Three operational modes
Features
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It has been never easy to take your meat from grill. Now you can use this Smart Thermo® to make grill easier. Just simple insert the SmartThermo® probe into the meat you'd like to track, let the free app know what you're tracking and leave your SmartThermo® by the side of the grill (or smoker). This SmartThermo® alerts you when your meal has reached the perfect temperature. Program your choice of eight entrees and choose the desired doneness - and you're good to grill! - Bluetooth® v4.0 -100-hour battery life -Backlight LCD display -High-strength Magnetic on back for vertical mounting -Modern Touch Key Display -3 Modes: Meat Profiles / Countdown Timer / Target Temperature -Preset temperatures for and doneness for BEEF, LAMB, VEAL, HAMBURGER, PORK, TURKEY, CHICKEN & FISH. App requires a Bluetooth® Smart Ready device.

About

Honda My Generator

Control your compatible Honda generator remotely. Start or stop the engine, monitor power output and fuel levels, and manage Eco Throttle. Receive important alerts for errors and maintenance.

Highlights
  • Remote start/stop
  • Remote monitoring
  • Power output display
  • Fuel level display
  • Eco Throttle control
  • Alert notifications
Features
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Honda “My Generator” smartphone application is for use only with Honda generators equipped with Bluetooth® technology. The application is able to do the following convenient functions: • Remote start/stop: Can start or stop the generator engine from a distance (remote starting requires electric start capability) • Remote monitoring: Displays power output level and remaining fuel level (fuel level is only for models that have a fuel sensor) • Control Eco Throttle • Receive notifications: Can receive error and maintenance alerts

Screenshots

SmartThermo23 screens
Honda My Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Honda My Generator at 4.8 against SmartThermo2's 2.4. Honda My Generator also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 8). SmartThermo2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Honda My Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Honda My Generator has 5.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SmartThermo2's written reviews are positive against 75% of Honda My Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartThermo2 ships an update every 4 months, Honda My Generator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartThermo2 versus Honda My Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartThermo2Honda My Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings)4.8 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuzhou Emax Electronic Co.,LtdHonda Motor Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

SmartThermo2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

Honda My Generator

All ratings5,289 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

SmartThermo2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Honda My Generator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App forgets data after reinstall
  • Bluetooth pairing problems
  • Inaccurate power output display
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Timer for automatic shut-off
  • Parallel unit monitoring
  • Fuel consumption tracking
  • Landscape mode support

In-app purchases

None

SmartThermo2

No in-app purchases

None

Honda My Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartThermo2 free?
SmartThermo2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Honda My Generator free?
Honda My Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartThermo2 or Honda My Generator?
Honda My Generator is rated higher. SmartThermo2 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Honda My Generator averages 4.8 from 5.4K ratings.
Do SmartThermo2 or Honda My Generator have ads?
Neither SmartThermo2 nor Honda My Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartThermo2 or Honda My Generator?
SmartThermo2 ships an update every 4 months, and Honda My Generator every 3 months. Most recently, SmartThermo2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Honda My Generator on October 29, 2026.

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