Comparison

ThermoWorks vs FireAlarmGuy

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

Head to head
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

About

FireAlarmGuy

This utility app provides two essential tools for fire alarm technicians. It features a calculator for determining DMX dip switch settings and a decoder for understanding battery manufacturing date codes, streamlining fieldwork.

Highlights
  • DMX Dip Switch Calculator
  • Battery Date Code Decoder
  • Device addressing assistance
  • Battery production date lookup
  • Fieldwork simplification
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FireAlarmGuy is the ultimate tool for fire alarm technicians, combining two essential features in one app: DMX Dip Switch Calculator – Instantly find the correct dip switch positions for device addressing. Just enter the address, and get the right settings in seconds. Battery Date Code Decoder – Quickly decode manufacturing date codes for sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries. Enter the code to determine the production date. Built by a fire alarm tech, for fire alarm techs, FireAlarmGuy makes fieldwork faster and easier. Download now and simplify your job!

Screenshots

ThermoWorks4 screens
FireAlarmGuy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireAlarmGuy at 100% against ThermoWorks's 65%. FireAlarmGuy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ThermoWorks's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 2). 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

FireAlarmGuy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThermoWorks has 17K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of FireAlarmGuy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThermoWorks ships an update monthly, FireAlarmGuy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ThermoWorks versus FireAlarmGuy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermoWorksFireAlarmGuy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThermoWorks, IncJack Dalton

Customer experience

ThermoWorks

All ratings16,700 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral11.0%
Negative24.3%

FireAlarmGuy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

FireAlarmGuy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ThermoWorks

No in-app purchases

None

FireAlarmGuy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThermoWorks free?
ThermoWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireAlarmGuy free?
FireAlarmGuy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ThermoWorks or FireAlarmGuy?
FireAlarmGuy is rated higher. ThermoWorks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while FireAlarmGuy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ThermoWorks or FireAlarmGuy have ads?
Neither ThermoWorks nor FireAlarmGuy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThermoWorks or FireAlarmGuy?
ThermoWorks ships an update monthly, and FireAlarmGuy every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThermoWorks was updated on September 24, 2026 and FireAlarmGuy on July 6, 2026.

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