Comparison

iChef ET vs instaProtek

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

Head to head
About

iChef ET

This app connects to a Bluetooth thermometer to monitor cooking and BBQ temperatures. It offers customizable settings for different meats, provides cooking progress updates, and sends notifications when target temperatures are reached. It also includes multi-channel timers for various cooking durations.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth thermometer connectivity
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable meat and taste settings
  • Cooking progress tracking
  • Target temperature notifications
  • Multi-channel timers
  • Celsius/Fahrenheit display
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 (ET-735) 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

instaProtek

Easily and affordably extend protection for your electronic devices. This app simplifies warranty registration and purchasing, offering reliable coverage backed by a top-rated provider and 24/7 customer support.

Highlights
  • Extended protection for electronics
  • Simplified warranty registration
  • Purchase protection plans
  • Barcode scanning verification
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Straightforward warranty plans
Features
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InstaProtek provides an easy, reliable, and more affordable way to protect all the electronic devices you love. You can use InstaProtek to purchase extended protection for all your electronic devices with just a few taps. No more filling out long complicated forms or paying 500% markup. We have built a highly automated system to reduce costs and pass those to our customers. With InstaProtek, you get: • A simple product warranty registration that removes all the complicated processes in device warranty application, so you can focus on figuring out the best plan for you. • An option to purchase a protection plan for a wide variety of electronic products, allowing you to safeguard what really matters in your home. • A quick barcode scanning and PIN verification process that speeds up your purchase validation. • Reliable protection backed by a top-rated provider that gives you the insurance plan you deserve and an excellent 24/7 customer support that will walk you through all your concerns. • Straightforward and easy-to-understand warranty plans without the redundant policies.

Screenshots

iChef ET4 screens
instaProtek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: instaProtek at 92% against iChef ET's 10%. instaProtek also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). iChef ET's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

instaProtek holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: instaProtek has 34K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of iChef ET's written reviews are positive against 92% of instaProtek's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iChef ET ships an update every 20 months, instaProtek every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iChef ET versus instaProtek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriChef ETinstaProtek
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)4.8 (34K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews92.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings434K — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaverick Industries, Inc.instaProtek, LLC

Customer experience

iChef ET

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative40.0%

instaProtek

All ratings33,433 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews807 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.9%

Bugs and requests

iChef ET

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

instaProtek

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Trouble scanning barcodes and serial numbers
  • Inconsistencies in registration data

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to register products without receipt
  • More transparent warranty information

In-app purchases

None

iChef ET

No in-app purchases

None

instaProtek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iChef ET free?
iChef ET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is instaProtek free?
instaProtek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iChef ET or instaProtek?
instaProtek is rated higher. iChef ET averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while instaProtek averages 4.8 from 34K ratings.
Do iChef ET or instaProtek have ads?
Neither iChef ET nor instaProtek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iChef ET or instaProtek?
iChef ET ships an update every 20 months, and instaProtek every 3 weeks. Most recently, iChef ET was updated on November 2, 2026 and instaProtek on November 6, 2026.

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