Comparison

My RoomAlert vs Temperature Checking

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

Head to head
About

My RoomAlert

Monitor your Room Alert devices and receive instant push notifications for triggered alarms. View sensor readings, identify problem areas, and track alert history. Customize notification settings for each device.

Highlights
  • Monitor multiple Room Alert devices
  • View current sensor readings and status
  • Identify problem areas at a glance
  • Access alert history
  • Receive push notifications for alerts
  • Receive notifications when alerts are cleared
  • Control notification settings per device
Features
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Monitor all your Room Alert devices and receive push notifications when alarms are triggered. Features: - Monitor multiple devices. - View current sensor readings and status. - See problem areas at a glance. - View a history of alerts. - Receive push notifications for new alert events. - Receive a notification when all alerts are cleared. - Control notification settings per device. NOTE:  - Your Room Alert device has to be configured to work with the app. Instructions are provided inside the app. - You need an account to use this app. You can create your account inside the app. - An active subscription is required to use this app. A subscription can be purchased inside the app. A FREE trial is offered for new subscribers. Room Alert is a registered trademark of AVTECH Software. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Temperature Checking

This software connects to specialized hardware to detect body temperature and identify potential threats. It offers AI-powered features for security, including face mask detection and people counting, with reporting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Temperature detection
  • Thermal imaging camera integration
  • Face mask detection
  • People counting
  • AI configuration and error finding
  • Badge reader compatibility
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Athena's temperature detection software connects to HSRP (blackbody), a thermal imaging camera, walk through metal detector and a badge reader which then can check your temperature and help keep your visitors and guests safe from threats. AI to connect to a walk through metal detector for entry way security, Face Mask Detection, AI to configure and find any misconfigurations, now has People Counting and reporting capabilities. Please contact Athena if you need to purchase hardware. Works with iPad Pro best and the latest IOS version. *******PLEASE NOTE: ******** This app will not work unless you have the necessary hardware: a HSRP-Heat Source Reference Point (blackbody) and a thermal imaging camera. This app can also be used for tracking of thermal data on screen does not have to be a human. If you do not have the hardware the app will not do anything.

Screenshots

My RoomAlert4 screens
Temperature Checking2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Temperature Checking at 2.3 against My RoomAlert's 1.0. Temperature Checking also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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. My RoomAlert sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Temperature Checking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Temperature Checking holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temperature Checking has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of My RoomAlert's written reviews are positive against 20% of Temperature Checking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My RoomAlert ships an update every 4 months, Temperature Checking every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
My RoomAlert versus Temperature Checking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy RoomAlertTemperature Checking
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.3 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB85 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMOBILICA (PTY) LTDAthena Security

Customer experience

My RoomAlert

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Temperature Checking

All ratings28 ratings
Positive32.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative67.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My RoomAlert

Subscriptions1
  • RoomAlert Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

Temperature Checking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My RoomAlert free?
My RoomAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Temperature Checking free?
Temperature Checking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My RoomAlert or Temperature Checking?
Temperature Checking is rated higher. My RoomAlert averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Temperature Checking averages 2.3 from 28 ratings.
Do My RoomAlert or Temperature Checking have ads?
Neither My RoomAlert nor Temperature Checking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My RoomAlert or Temperature Checking?
My RoomAlert ships an update every 4 months, and Temperature Checking every 10 days. Most recently, My RoomAlert was updated on June 1, 2026 and Temperature Checking on June 4, 2026.

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