Temp Stick vs ThermoWorks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Temp Stick
Access all features of your sensor remotely. View real-time readings and historical data from your mobile device. Customize alert rules and message settings for notifications.
- View sensor readings
- Access historical data
- Manage alert rules
- Customize message settings
- Remote sensor access
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This app gives you access to all the features available for your Temp Stick sensor. Login from your mobile device to view sensor readings and history. Manage and customize alert trigger rules and message settings. If you would like to just try the app, login with username 'demo' and password 'demo'.
ThermoWorks
This app allows users to monitor cooking, BBQ, and ambient temperatures using compatible Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices. It offers enhanced graphing, alarm notifications, and cloud storage for session data, making temperature tracking precise and convenient for various professional and home use cases.
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi device connectivity
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Customizable temperature alarms with push notifications
- Enhanced graphing and data logging
- Cloud storage for session data and notes
- Checklist function for safety protocols
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ThermoWorks App: The Ultimate Temperature Tracking Companion Experience how nothing Works like ThermoWorks with ThermoWorks app, a powerful tool for monitoring cooking, BBQ, and ambient temperatures using compatible Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connected devices. Main features an enhanced interface, simplified setup, improved graphing and checklist capabilities, and easy connection to the Cloud, ThermoWorks app makes temperature tracking a breeze. Stay Connected and In Control Set up temperature alarms with push notifications to stay informed. Whether you're a competitive BBQ enthusiast, a professional chef, a dedicated home cook, or a laboratory or warehouse worker, you'll know exactly when to make critical adjustments. All session data, including user notes and saved graphs, is stored in ThermoWorks Cloud for unlimited access and easy review whenever needed. The app also features a checklist function, ensuring that food businesses can meticulously follow safety protocols, making it an essential tool for maintaining high standards in any environment. Backed by Expertise You Can Trust ThermoWorks products are trusted by more competitive BBQ teams, celebrity chefs, and food professionals than any other brand. With decades of experience in temperature technology and support from our in-house accredited calibration laboratory, ThermoWorks is your go-to when precision matters. Compatible Instruments: RFX: Uses advanced radio frequency technology to connect RFX MEAT wireless meat probe and RFX GATEWAY, providing reliable, real-time temperature monitoring for ultimate control in any cooking environment. Signals: 4-channel BBQ alarm with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for versatile, remote temperature monitoring. Works seamlessly with Billows control fan for perfect pit control. BlueDOT: 1-channel BBQ alarm utilizing Bluetooth, allowing you to set high/low alarms, track min/max temperatures, and save data. Smoke Gateway: Connects the Smoke 2-channel BBQ alarm to Wi-Fi, sending data directly to ThermoWorks Cloud for remote monitoring and alerts. ThermaQ Blue: Measures dual thermocouple probes for professional-grade accuracy, ideal for competitive pitmasters and serious cooks. ThermaQ WiFi: Dual-channel monitoring over Wi-Fi, perfect for commercial kitchens and serious home cooks. ThermaData WiFi: Logs critical temperature data, stores up to 18,000 readings, and sends alerts for complete peace of mind. NODE: Monitor temperatures, humidity, and more 24/7 from anywhere with alerts sent directly to your device. App Requirements: Compatible device including Signals, BlueDOT, ThermaQ Blue, ThermaQ WiFi, ThermaData WiFi, NODE, Smoke, Smoke Gateway, RFX GATEWAY, or RFX MEAT. Requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network for initial device setup and internet connection for data synchronization
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ThermoWorks at 4.8 against Temp Stick's 3.6. ThermoWorks also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 95) and review sentiment (65% vs 51%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThermoWorks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThermoWorks has 17K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Temp Stick's written reviews are positive against 65% of ThermoWorks's.
Temp Stick ships an update every 6 weeks, ThermoWorks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Temp Stick | ThermoWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (95 ratings) | 4.8 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | 64.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 95 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | IdealSciences | ThermoWorks, Inc |
Customer experience
Temp Stick
ThermoWorks
User reviews
Temp Stick
From 95 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup process
- 👍 Reliable operation over time
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
- 👍 Good notifications settings
- 👍 Small profile unit
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
- 🐛 App is sluggish and not native
- 🐛 Login issues and repeated logins
- 🐛 No option to create account
ThermoWorks
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
- 🔒 Reliable WiFi connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🚀 Convenient remote monitoring
- 👍 Helpful customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 👎 Lacking advanced features
- 🔒 Limited password support
- 👎 Inconsistent notification alerts
Bugs and requests
Temp Stick
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes when adding new stick
- App crashes constantly
- Inconsistent connectivity
- App crashes when trying to update Wi-Fi
- App crashes when trying to add a new stick
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- App keeps crashing
- App crashes constantly, WiFi unable to be updated
- App will just 'grey out'
- Will NOT connect to a hot spot
- App crashes and lost connectivity
- App cannot log me in
- App no longer works after update
- White screen after update
- Cannot get past app prompt
- App does not open on iPad (white screen)
- Blank white screen and blank gray screen
- App does not seem to be able to download history
- Does NOT send the requested alerts
- Does NOT 'remember me'
Requested features
12 requests- Pull measurement on demand
- Integration with Google Home/Alexa
- Option to pull measurement on demand
- Apple Watch link
- Add data download to the app
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- User modifiable temperature range on graph
- Program device to report readings 'right now'
- Mobile notifications (SMS and email only)
- Get data into other apps
- Alert for low battery
- Instant read feature
- Dark mode option
ThermoWorks
Reported bugs
4 issues- Setup process can be confusing
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Delayed cloud data updates
- Probe temperature discrepancies
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch app support
- Ability to zoom in on graphs
- More customization options
- Improved data syncing between devices
- Predictive cooking time estimates
In-app purchases
Temp Stick
No in-app purchases
ThermoWorks
No in-app purchases
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