# Ember vs Summer Trails Day Camp

The clearest difference is rating: Summer Trails Day Camp at 5.0 against Ember's 3.3. Summer Trails Day Camp also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Ember's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Summer Trails Day Camp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ember has 7.5K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ember | Summer Trails Day Camp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-temperature-control/id1147470931/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-trails-day-camp/id6446095112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ember Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063861447) | [Horizon Camping Associates, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675917840) |

## What reviewers say

### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-temperature-control/id1147470931)

This app allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot beverages using a smart mug. Customize presets, receive notifications when your drink reaches the perfect temperature, and explore recipes. Personalize your mug settings for an enhanced drinking experience.

**Highlights:** Precise temperature control, Save temperature presets, Beverage recipes and blogs, Customizable notifications, Manage multiple mugs, Personalize mug settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Keeps drink at perfect temperature
- 🍵 Great for tea and coffee drinkers
- 🎨 Customizable LED light colors
- 🔋 Decent battery life when used properly
- 🤖 Apple Watch app integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires frequent charging and docking
- 🔒 Forced account creation and login
- 🔄 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
- 🤔 Confusing app UI and controls

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Mug disconnects from app randomly
- Firmware update process often fails
- App doesn't always detect liquid in mug
- Presets and settings get lost after updates

**Requested features**

- Battery level indicator on main screen
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality
- Wireless charging option
- Ability to lock temperature settings
- Automatic temperature adjustment based on volume


### Summer Trails Day Camp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-trails-day-camp/id6446095112)

Stay informed about camp activities, events, and important notifications in real time. Share and save photos directly from the camp. Designed for enrolled families and staff to enhance communication and engagement.

**Highlights:** Real-time notifications, Daily photos, Event calendar, Transportation updates, Photo sharing and saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ember free?

Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Summer Trails Day Camp free?

Summer Trails Day Camp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ember or Summer Trails Day Camp?

Summer Trails Day Camp is rated higher. Ember averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Summer Trails Day Camp averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Ember or Summer Trails Day Camp have ads?

Neither Ember nor Summer Trails Day Camp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ember or Summer Trails Day Camp?

Ember ships an update every 2 months, and Summer Trails Day Camp every 2 months. Most recently, Ember was updated on November 5, 2026 and Summer Trails Day Camp on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*