Comparison

iChef ET vs PROBE TEMP

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

PROBE TEMP

Monitor your food's temperature remotely from your smart device. Receive audio and message notifications when your food is ready, allowing you to multitask without constant supervision. Features include real-time temperature display, customizable alarms, and fast charging.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth wireless temperature display
  • Preset temperature alarms
  • Probe low battery alerts
  • Disconnection alarms
  • Over-temperature alerts
  • Cooking timer
  • Fast charging
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PROBE T is also your right-hand man in the kitchen or on the grill, allowing you to get rid of the kitchen and the grill during cooking time, and let the APP monitor your food for you. You'll receive audio and message notifications on your smart device when your food is ready. This way, you don't have to stare at your food cooking all the time, giving you more time to focus on what's most important to you. Function: 1. Bluetooth wireless connection, the real-time temperature of the probe is displayed in the APP through the transmission of wireless data. 2. Alarm function: - When the measured temperature reaches the preset temperature, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. - Probe low battery (less than 20%) alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Alarm function after disconnection. - Over temperature alarm function, when the temperature exceeds the temperature range of the probe, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. 3. Time monitoring function, when the PROBE T APP cooking setting is completed, click start, it will automatically enter the timing state, and calculate the total time taken from the current temperature to the set temperature alarm. 4. Fast charging, charging for 5~10 minutes, it can be used for 3~4 hours. 5. Temperature measurement range, from 32°F to 212°F (from°0 to 100°C). 6. Temperature measurement accuracy, +/-1.8°F (+/-1°C).

Screenshots

iChef ET4 screens
PROBE TEMP2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iChef ET at 3.3 against PROBE TEMP's 1.9. iChef ET also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). PROBE TEMP's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (42 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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

iChef ET holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PROBE TEMP has 42 ratings behind it against 3, 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 4% of PROBE TEMP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iChef ET ships an update every 20 months, PROBE TEMP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iChef ET versus PROBE TEMP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriChef ETPROBE TEMP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better1.9 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews — better3.8% of reviews
Number of ratings342 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaverick Industries, Inc.Finemold Technologies Co., Ltd

Customer experience

iChef ET

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

PROBE TEMP

All ratings42 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive3.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative92.3%

In-app purchases

None

iChef ET

No in-app purchases

None

PROBE TEMP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iChef ET free?
iChef ET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROBE TEMP free?
PROBE TEMP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iChef ET or PROBE TEMP?
iChef ET is rated higher. iChef ET averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PROBE TEMP averages 1.9 from 42 ratings.
Do iChef ET or PROBE TEMP have ads?
Neither iChef ET nor PROBE TEMP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iChef ET or PROBE TEMP?
iChef ET ships an update every 20 months, and PROBE TEMP every 4 months. Most recently, iChef ET was updated on July 7, 2026 and PROBE TEMP on September 24, 2026.

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