Comparison

ThermoWorks vs SV Max

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

SV Max

Access live video surveillance feeds directly from your mobile device. View real-time events, control pylon functions, playback recorded videos, and manage cloud devices with push alarm notifications.

Highlights
  • Live video viewing
  • Pylon control
  • Video playback
  • Alarm push notifications
  • Cloud device management
Features
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SV Max can directly access video surveillance products through the network to meet your needs of viewing live events on your mobile phone, controlling the pylon, playing back videos, pushing alarms, managing cloud devices, etc.

Screenshots

ThermoWorks4 screens
SV Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThermoWorks at 65% against SV Max's 0%. ThermoWorks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (17K vs 3). SV Max's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

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 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThermoWorks has 17K ratings behind it against 3, 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 SV Max's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThermoWorks ships an update monthly, SV Max every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ThermoWorks versus SV Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermoWorksSV Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17K ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB435 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThermoWorks, IncCCTV Security Pros

Customer experience

ThermoWorks

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

SV Max

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

SV Max

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ThermoWorks

No in-app purchases

None

SV Max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThermoWorks free?
ThermoWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SV Max free?
SV Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ThermoWorks or SV Max?
ThermoWorks is rated higher. ThermoWorks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while SV Max averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do ThermoWorks or SV Max have ads?
Neither ThermoWorks nor SV Max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThermoWorks or SV Max?
ThermoWorks ships an update monthly, and SV Max every 3 months. Most recently, ThermoWorks was updated on September 24, 2026 and SV Max on September 13, 2026.

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