Comparison

ThermoWorks vs SmartSense

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

Head to head
About

ThermoWorks

This app allows users to monitor cooking, BBQ, and ambient temperatures using compatible Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices. It offers enhanced graphing, alarm notifications, and cloud storage for session data, making temperature tracking precise and convenient for various professional and home use cases.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi device connectivity
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable temperature alarms with push notifications
  • Enhanced graphing and data logging
  • Cloud storage for session data and notes
  • 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

About

SmartSense

This enterprise-grade app monitors temperature, ensures food safety, and manages quality. It captures equipment and product temperatures and allows for the completion of quality checklists, working with specific Bluetooth sensors.

Highlights
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Food safety management
  • Quality management
  • Equipment temperature capture
  • Product temperature recording
  • Quality checklist completion
Features
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The SmartSense by Digi mobile application is an enterprise-grade temperature monitoring, food safety, and quality management platform. The App is primarily used to capture equipment temperatures, record product temperatures, and complete quality checklists. The App works seamlessly with SmartSense Bluetooth sensors and the SmartSense mobile application.

Screenshots

ThermoWorks4 screens
SmartSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThermoWorks at 65% against SmartSense's 0%. ThermoWorks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (17K vs 27). On price, update cadence, 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

ThermoWorks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThermoWorks has 17K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of ThermoWorks's written reviews are positive against 0% of SmartSense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ThermoWorks versus SmartSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermoWorksSmartSense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17K ratings) — better2.6 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThermoWorks, IncDigi Smartsense, LLC

Customer experience

ThermoWorks

All ratings17,327 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative24.1%

SmartSense

All ratings27 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative59.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%

Bugs and 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

SmartSense

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ThermoWorks

No in-app purchases

None

SmartSense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThermoWorks free?
ThermoWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartSense free?
SmartSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ThermoWorks or SmartSense?
ThermoWorks is rated higher. ThermoWorks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while SmartSense averages 2.6 from 27 ratings.
Do ThermoWorks or SmartSense have ads?
Neither ThermoWorks nor SmartSense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThermoWorks or SmartSense?
ThermoWorks ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartSense every 3 weeks. Most recently, ThermoWorks was updated on November 1, 2026 and SmartSense on October 29, 2026.

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