# Thermo vs Thermometer S

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thermometer S at none against Thermo's 10. Thermometer S also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Thermo's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thermo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.09 per month. Thermometer S asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thermometer S holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermo has 132 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thermo ships an update fortnightly, Thermometer S every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thermo | Thermometer S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermo-live-thermometer/id1197885834/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermometer-s/id1511271470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 144 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stolanapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833017712) | [Akira Yamamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401669011) |

## What reviewers say

### Thermo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermo-live-thermometer/id1197885834)

Get real-time outdoor temperature and detailed weather data for your current location or any city worldwide. Features include an interactive map, humidity, 'feels like' temperature, forecasts, smart alerts, and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Live temperature updates, Interactive temperature map, Humidity and 'feels like' data, Daily and 7-day forecasts, Smart weather alerts, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thermometer Premium | $1.09 | per month |
| Thermometer Premium | $1.19 | per 7 days |
| Thermometer Premium | $2.29 | per month |
| Thermometer Premium | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Thermometer Premium Discount | $3.99 | per year |
| Thermometer Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Thermometer Premium | $5.49 | per year |
| Thermometer Premium | $11.49 | per year |
| Thermometer Premium | $11.49 | per year |
| Thermometer Premium | $21.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate outdoor temperature
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Precise location
- 👍 Good design
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not measure indoor temperature
- 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy
- 🐛 Paid version required for some features
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Paid subscription not working

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- Paid subscription not working
- Inconsistent accuracy
- Reads -20 C incorrectly
- Quit working

**Requested features**

- Measure indoor temperature
- Add an analog clock
- Add a clock
- Allow tapping locations on a map
- Measure in-house temperature as well


### Thermometer S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermometer-s/id1511271470)

Monitor your environment's temperature and humidity with this app. It provides clear, easy-to-read data for health management, preventing heatstroke and colds, and mold prevention. Customize the display to show only the information you need.

**Highlights:** Large, clear temperature display, Humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and air pressure, Sensor-based or internet weather data, Customizable information display, Celsius/Fahrenheit unit switching, Simple, user-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thermo free?

Thermo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thermometer S free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thermo or Thermometer S?

Thermometer S is rated higher. Thermo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Thermometer S averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thermo or Thermometer S have ads?

Both Thermo and Thermometer S show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thermo or Thermometer S?

Thermo ships an update fortnightly, and Thermometer S every 4 weeks. Most recently, Thermo was updated on November 11, 2026 and Thermometer S on November 11, 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.*