# ChefsTemp vs PoolCoach

The clearest difference is rating: PoolCoach at 5.0 against ChefsTemp's 4.2. PoolCoach also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). ChefsTemp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (76 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PoolCoach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ChefsTemp asks for nothing beyond the download.

PoolCoach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChefsTemp has 76 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ChefsTemp's written reviews are positive against 100% of PoolCoach's.

ChefsTemp ships an update every 11 days, PoolCoach weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChefsTemp | PoolCoach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefstemp/id1665502676/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolcoach-water-calculator/id6786476585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 118 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Leadtek Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665502678) | [Coach Platform LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786476587) |

## What reviewers say

### ChefsTemp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefstemp/id1665502676)

This app works with a smart meat thermometer to provide precise temperature monitoring and control for cooking. Achieve perfectly cooked meats remotely with real-time notifications and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Precision temperature monitoring, Remote cooking control, Real-time notifications, User-friendly interface, Achieve perfect cooking results

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and intuitive interface
- 📶 Excellent wireless and Bluetooth connectivity
- 📈 Real-time temperature monitoring and graphing
- 🏠 Remote monitoring from anywhere
- ⏱️ Accurate estimated cook times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption (for some users)
- 📉 Terrible chart/graph visualization
- 🔌 Connectivity issues and dropping connection
- 🔊 Alarm sound could be louder
- 🛠️ Bad tutorials for setup

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth no longer working after update
- App crashes when changing meat type mid-cook
- Losing connection frequently, even at short distances
- App opens to a white screen and freezes
- External temperature reading incorrect or broken

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for phone and watch
- Webpage for temperature tracking
- Dynamic Island support
- Watch app functionality
- Ability to connect more than two ProTemp Plus devices


### PoolCoach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolcoach-water-calculator/id6786476585)

This app provides exact chemical dosing recommendations for your pool or spa based on your specific water test results and volume. It helps diagnose and fix common pool problems, tracks equipment, and saves your full season history for trend spotting. It also offers reminders for essential maintenance tasks.

**Highlights:** Exact chemical dosing calculations, Pool and spa type specific adjustments, Maintenance reminders (shock, filter), Problem diagnosis and treatment plans, Equipment tracking, Full season history logging, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PoolCoach Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PoolCoach Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChefsTemp free?

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

### Is PoolCoach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChefsTemp or PoolCoach?

PoolCoach is rated higher. ChefsTemp averages 4.2 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while PoolCoach averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ChefsTemp or PoolCoach have ads?

Neither ChefsTemp nor PoolCoach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChefsTemp or PoolCoach?

ChefsTemp ships an update every 11 days, and PoolCoach weekly. Most recently, ChefsTemp was updated on October 24, 2026 and PoolCoach on October 19, 2026.

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