# Chilipad vs Thermometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chilipad at none against Thermometer's 6. Chilipad also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 407). Thermometer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thermometer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Chilipad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chilipad against 4.6 for Thermometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chilipad has 5K ratings behind it against 407, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 32% positive.

Chilipad ships an update every 2 months, Thermometer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chilipad | Thermometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilipad/id1532989079/reviews)** | [4.6 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermometer-body-temperature/id6683301324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 407 |
| Positive reviews | **32.5% of reviews** | 32.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sleepme Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381533476) | [199 Developments Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531051207) |

## What reviewers say

### Chilipad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilipad/id1532989079)

This platform offers an interactive experience to improve your sleep quality and restore life balance. It allows for real-time temperature control of your bed and personalized sleep programs. The app also provides expert insights and tracks your sleep activity for optimization.

**Highlights:** Real-time bed temperature control, Personalized sleep temperature programs, Expert audio content for sleep, AI-driven temperature adjustments, Non-wearable sleep tracking, Sleep activity and health metrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cooling works well
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quiet operation
- 👍 Improved over previous version
- 👍 Helps with sleep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with WiFi
- 🐛 App frequently disconnects from device
- 🐛 Buggy software/app
- 🐛 Schedules not working as expected
- 🐛 Inconsistent temperature control

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't save settings/schedules
- Frequent disconnections and need to reset device
- Temperature changes randomly without user input
- App doesn't properly control device functions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Apple Health integration
- Physical remote control option
- Ability to set different programs for each side of the bed


### Thermometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermometer-body-temperature/id6683301324)

Estimate body temperature using your smartphone without a physical thermometer. Track heart rate, blood pressure, and sync with Apple Watch for real-time fever alerts. Log custom health data and generate shareable PDF reports.

**Highlights:** Temperature estimation without a thermometer, Apple Watch Series 8 sync for readings, High fever alerts, Blood pressure tracking and trend analysis, Custom health logs with notes, Apple Health sync, Shareable PDF reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week- Body Temperature Checker | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Promo- Body Thermometer | $19.99 | per year |
| Year- Body Temperature Checker | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly- Body Fever Checker | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly - Thermometer + Blood Oxygen | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime- Body Fever Checker | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate temperature readings
- 👍 Helpful for tracking health issues
- 👍 Useful when no thermometer is available
- 👍 Reliable app with good support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Outdated user interface
- 🤔 Unclear free vs. premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- App not functioning as advertised

**Requested features**

- Option to default to Fahrenheit
- Ability to share breathing exercises
- Improved compatibility with newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chilipad free?

Chilipad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thermometer free?

Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chilipad or Thermometer?

Chilipad is rated higher. Chilipad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Thermometer averages 4.6 from 407 ratings.

### Do Chilipad or Thermometer have ads?

Neither Chilipad nor Thermometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chilipad or Thermometer?

Chilipad ships an update every 2 months, and Thermometer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chilipad was updated on September 23, 2026 and Thermometer on September 23, 2026.

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