Comparison

tempi.fi vs ThermoWorks

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

Head to head
About

tempi.fi

This app connects to wireless sensors to continuously monitor temperature and humidity. Receive alerts for out-of-range conditions, store historical data, and export readings in CSV format. Ideal for various environments like refrigerators, nurseries, and greenhouses.

Highlights
  • Wireless sensor connection
  • Continuous temperature/humidity monitoring
  • Out-of-range alerts
  • Historical data storage
  • CSV data export
  • Automatic sensor setup
Features
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tempi.fi's wireless temperature and humidity sensors record a new reading every minute using best-in-class Swiss made temperature and humidity sensing components, sync directly to your smart phone, fit almost anywhere, and last longer than a year on a single coin cell battery. They are ideal for monitoring refrigerators, freezers, children’s rooms, animal & pet conditions, wine cellars, greenhouses, senior living conditions, freezing pipes, art collections, cigar humidors, chicken incubation, musical instruments and more… With this app, you can connect and setup one or more sensors, continuously monitor temperature and humidity, get notifications when the temperature or humidity is out of range, store a virtually unlimited history, and export data in CSV format. How it works: • Automatically setup your sensor by holding it over your phone or tablet • Name your sensor and set your desired conditions (if any) • When in range, the app will automatically upload the sensor data • If temperature or humidity is higher or lower than desirable, you get an app notification • View historical data and create reports anytime

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

tempi.fi4 screens
ThermoWorks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThermoWorks at monthly against tempi.fi's every 9 months. ThermoWorks also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 19). tempi.fi's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 65%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for tempi.fi against 4.8 for ThermoWorks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThermoWorks has 17K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of tempi.fi's written reviews are positive against 65% of ThermoWorks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tempi.fi ships an update every 9 months, ThermoWorks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
tempi.fi versus ThermoWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertempi.fiThermoWorks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings)4.8 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better64.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1917K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVITALNOMAD LLCThermoWorks, Inc

Customer experience

tempi.fi

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

ThermoWorks

All ratings16,700 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral11.2%
Negative23.9%

Bugs and requests

tempi.fi

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

tempi.fi

No in-app purchases

None

ThermoWorks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tempi.fi free?
tempi.fi 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, tempi.fi or ThermoWorks?
ThermoWorks is rated higher. tempi.fi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while ThermoWorks averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.
Do tempi.fi or ThermoWorks have ads?
Neither tempi.fi nor ThermoWorks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tempi.fi or ThermoWorks?
tempi.fi ships an update every 9 months, and ThermoWorks monthly. Most recently, tempi.fi was updated on October 8, 2026 and ThermoWorks on October 15, 2026.

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