Comparison

SmartGrill YM vs ThermoWorks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartGrill YM

This app connects to a wireless Bluetooth thermometer to monitor food temperatures during cooking and barbecuing. It allows users to set target temperatures or cooking times and receive alerts when food is ready, preventing over or undercooking.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth temperature monitoring
  • Real-time temperature display
  • Customizable cooking presets
  • Temperature and time alerts
  • Pre-set food menus
  • Add custom cooking menus
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The smart Bluetooth thermometer is a wireless Bluetooth transmission temperature measurement product for home cooking and barbecue. It is consisted with one thermometer, two 304 stainless steel temperature probes and a mobile APP which can be downloaded. The function of it is transmitting the tested food’s real-time temperature to the thermometer or the APP by a way of wireless transmission. Meanwhile, it can show and supervise the temperature. The thermometer will alarm to tell the users that the cooking is finished when the tested food reaches the setting temperature. The smart Bluetooth thermometer will facilitate your cooking and barbecue; avoid undercooked or overcooked as well. A small icon of Bluetooth thermometer will appear on your phone when you download and install the smart Bluetooth thermometer APP. After successful connection, the APP will show the tested food’s temperature. Now the users can choose their target cooking temperature via 8 menus. And the users can also change the temperature or add new menu if no existing temperature setting meets their demand. The users can set both the cooking temperature and the cooking time on the APP. And the Bluetooth thermometer will alarm to tell the users that the food is finished cooking when the setting time counts down to zero. How to turn off the Bluetooth thermometer? Pull out the temperature probes. Press the off switch of the Bluetooth thermometer for 3 seconds. Exit out of the APP.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable temperature alarms
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Enhanced graphing capabilities
  • Cloud storage for session data
  • Checklist function for safety protocols
Features
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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

Screenshots

SmartGrill YM4 screens
ThermoWorks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThermoWorks at monthly against SmartGrill YM's every 20 months. ThermoWorks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (17K vs 10). SmartGrill YM's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ThermoWorks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThermoWorks has 17K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartGrill YM ships an update every 20 months, ThermoWorks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartGrill YM versus ThermoWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartGrill YMThermoWorks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings)4.8 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1017K — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNINGBO YIMI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTDThermoWorks, Inc

Customer experience

SmartGrill YM

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

ThermoWorks

All ratings16,700 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

SmartGrill YM

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

None

SmartGrill YM

No in-app purchases

None

ThermoWorks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartGrill YM free?
SmartGrill YM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThermoWorks free?
ThermoWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartGrill YM or ThermoWorks?
ThermoWorks is rated higher. SmartGrill YM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ThermoWorks averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.
Do SmartGrill YM or ThermoWorks have ads?
Neither SmartGrill YM nor ThermoWorks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartGrill YM or ThermoWorks?
SmartGrill YM ships an update every 20 months, and ThermoWorks monthly. Most recently, SmartGrill YM was updated on October 14, 2026 and ThermoWorks on October 19, 2026.

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