OneEvent vs ThermoWorks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OneEvent
Monitor your home, business, or commercial property in real-time from anywhere. Receive timely notifications for potential alarm or warning conditions based on predictive analytics. Manage your system remotely, view sensor readings, and add emergency contacts.
- Real-time property monitoring
- Predictive analytic alerts
- Remote arm/disarm functionality
- Temperature and smoke level readings
- Motion and entry activity tracking
- Emergency contact management
- Multi-user system access
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With a OneEvent enabled system from OneEvent Technologies and the OneEvent app, you can monitor your home, business, or other commercial property in real-time from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad. With a OneEvent system installed you will get notified of possible alarm or warning conditions ahead of time based on our predictive analytic algorithms that are continually monitoring your property for you. Note: This app requires a compatible system and an active OneEvent service plan from OneEvent Technologies. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. Visit www.oneeventtechnologies.com for more information. Remote features: • See what’s happening at your property • Arm or disarm your buildings when you are away • Get current and past temperature and smoke level readings • Get current and past motion and door/window entry activity • Add emergency contacts so you can easily contact others in alarm situations • Add other users to your system, so they can use the OneEvent as well • And much more! With OneEvent, you can also receive real-time email and text messages for the specific events that matter to you. Here are some of the notifications you can receive. • Motion in one or more rooms while you are not there • Abnormal temperature (high or low) • Abnormal smoke levels • Sensor being tampered • Sensor has low battery • And much more!
ThermoWorks
Monitor cooking, BBQ, and ambient temperatures with compatible Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices. Features enhanced graphing, alarms with push notifications, and cloud storage for session data. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts needing precise temperature control.
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Customizable temperature alarms
- Push notifications for alerts
- Enhanced graphing capabilities
- Cloud storage for session data
- 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 ratings volume: ThermoWorks at 17K against OneEvent's 3. OneEvent's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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.
OneEvent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThermoWorks has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
OneEvent ships an update every 3 weeks, ThermoWorks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneEvent | ThermoWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.8 (17K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 275 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OneEvent Technologies Inc. | ThermoWorks, Inc |
Customer experience
OneEvent
ThermoWorks
Bugs and requests
OneEvent
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
OneEvent
No in-app purchases
ThermoWorks
No in-app purchases









