Big Ass Fans vs ChefsTemp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Big Ass Fans
Control your residential fans remotely from anywhere in the world. Adjust fan speeds, set automated comfort levels, and integrate with smart home assistants. Manage LED lights, schedule operations, and utilize special modes like Whoosh and Clean Mode.
- Remote fan speed control (7 speeds)
- Automated comfort level settings
- Smart home assistant integration (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- LED light brightness and color temperature adjustment
- Scheduling and automated operation
- Whoosh mode for natural breezes
- UV-C system status and Clean Mode control
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Control your residential fans from anywhere in the world with the Big Ass Fans app! • Select among your fan’s seven unique speeds • Configure your fan to automatically maintain your ideal comfort level • Learn how to connect your fan to Amazon Alexa or The Google Assistant, for voice control and smart home integration • Adjust your LED light’s brightness and color temperature • Improve energy efficiency by setting up your light to work automatically • Link your fan with ecobee smart thermostat • Group multiple fans together to control them as one • Schedule your fan to make your daily routine even easier • Mimic cooling, natural breezes with Whoosh mode • Turn Clean Mode on or off and check the status of your UV-C system • Get help and find FAQs Having trouble with your fan? Call 877-BIG-FANS to speak with a customer support specialist.
ChefsTemp
This app works with a smart meat thermometer to provide precise temperature monitoring and control for cooking. Achieve perfectly cooked meats remotely with real-time notifications and an intuitive interface.
- Precision temperature monitoring
- Remote cooking control
- Real-time notifications
- User-friendly interface
- Achieve perfect cooking results
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ChefsTemp: The Perfect Temp. Every Time. Experience precision cooking like never before with ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus, the world's Next Generation Smart Meat Thermometer. This innovative device, coupled with our intuitive Chefstemp application, revolutionizes your cooking process, ensuring perfectly juicy meats every time. Monitor and Control with Ease: Our user-friendly app, designed exclusively for use with ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus, provides seamless control and monitoring of your cooking process. Effortlessly adjust settings, track temperatures, and receive real-time notifications to achieve the desired results with precision. Perfect Results, Anywhere: Whether you're grilling in your backyard or cooking indoors, ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus allows you to achieve optimal cooking results from anywhere. Monitor your meat's progress remotely, ensuring it reaches the ideal temperature for mouthwatering perfection. Get the Chefstemp ProTemp Plus: To experience the full potential of our app, make sure to get your hands on the Chefstemp ProTemp Plus. Visit www.chefstemp.com to purchase this cutting-edge smart meat thermometer and unlock a new level of cooking mastery. Join the Culinary Revolution: Embrace the future of cooking with ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus and elevate your culinary skills. Download the Chefstemp app now and explore a world of precision cooking at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Big Ass Fans at 4.9 against ChefsTemp's 4.2. Big Ass Fans also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 76) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). ChefsTemp's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Big Ass Fans holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Ass Fans has 2.2K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Big Ass Fans's written reviews are positive against 75% of ChefsTemp's.
Big Ass Fans ships an update every 2 months, ChefsTemp every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Ass Fans | ChefsTemp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.2K ratings) — better | 4.2 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 76 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Delta T LLC | Leadtek Inc |
Customer experience
Big Ass Fans
ChefsTemp
User reviews
Big Ass Fans
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Quiet and efficient operation
- 🚀 Powerful air circulation
- 💡 Convenient app control
- 🔧 Easy installation
- 🤖 Seamless integration with smart home
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app and wall controls
- 🔌 Firmware updates causing loss of functionality
- 🔧 Occasional need for rebalancing
- 💰 High cost compared to other options
ChefsTemp
From 76 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and intuitive interface
- 📶 Excellent wireless and Bluetooth connectivity
- 📈 Real-time temperature monitoring and graphing
- 🏠 Remote monitoring from anywhere
- ⏱️ Accurate estimated cook times
Room to improve
- 🔋 High battery consumption (for some users)
- 📉 Terrible chart/graph visualization
- 🔌 Connectivity issues and dropping connection
- 🔊 Alarm sound could be louder
- 🛠️ Bad tutorials for setup
Bugs and requests
Big Ass Fans
Reported bugs
3 issues- Light turning on randomly at night
- Fans disconnecting from WiFi
- Wall controls becoming unresponsive after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Apple HomeKit
- Improve scheduling and automation features
- Provide more granular speed and light control
- Integrate with more smart home platforms
ChefsTemp
Reported bugs
8 issues- Bluetooth no longer working after update
- App crashes when changing meat type mid-cook
- Losing connection frequently, even at short distances
- App opens to a white screen and freezes
- External temperature reading incorrect or broken
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- Errors in Bluetooth searching without timeout
- Strange email verification code process
- Buttons leading to empty web views
Requested features
11 requests- Add widgets for phone and watch
- Webpage for temperature tracking
- Dynamic Island support
- Watch app functionality
- Ability to connect more than two ProTemp Plus devices
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- Add custom temperature presets for recipes
- Etch numbers on probes for easier identification
- Password manager support
- Face ID or Apple ID functionality
- Cloud storage for temperature data
- More advanced features
In-app purchases
Big Ass Fans
No in-app purchases
ChefsTemp
No in-app purchases
