tempi.fi vs ThermoWorks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless sensor connection
- Continuous temperature/humidity monitoring
- Out-of-range alerts
- Historical data storage
- CSV data export
- Automatic sensor setup
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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
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.
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Customizable temperature alarms
- Push notifications for alerts
- Enhanced graphing capabilities
- Cloud storage for session data
- Checklist function for safety protocols
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
tempi.fi ships an update every 9 months, ThermoWorks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tempi.fi | ThermoWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19 ratings) | 4.8 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 64.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VITALNOMAD LLC | ThermoWorks, Inc |
Customer experience
tempi.fi
ThermoWorks
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
tempi.fi
No in-app purchases
ThermoWorks
No in-app purchases









