Thermometer vs ARmeator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thermometer
This app transforms your iPhone or iPod Touch into a thermometer, displaying the exact outside temperature based on your current location. It provides detailed local weather conditions and allows you to check temperatures for other cities.
- Real-time outdoor temperature display
- Location-based temperature readings
- Local weather condition reports
- Temperature checks for other cities
- Celsius and Fahrenheit support
- Universal app for all devices
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Thermometer is the number 1 thermometer application on the AppStore. The most accurate thermometer application on the AppStore! Thermometer is the original and top selling application that turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a thermometer. This application will tell you the exact outside temperature based on your current location (GPS or WiFi). An animation will show you the current outdoor temperature on an stylish red LED thermometer. ************************************************************ FEATURES : ************************************************************ ◉ Universal app. This application works on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. One version for all devices! ◉ Local temperature based on your current position (GPS or WiFi). ◉ Local condition report, temperature, high & low, wind speed & direction, and humidity level. ◉ You can check the temperature for other cities. Choose the city you want to see weather for by scrolling through your saved cities. You can add or delete cities, and reorder your list. PLEASE, ENTER THE CITY AND THE COUNTRY. ◉ The temperature is displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit. ◉ The most accurate thermometer application on the AppStore. ◉ The application is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Japanese. IMPORTANT : This application requires an active Internet connection to retrieve data. You also need to turn on "Location Services" option in the settings of your iPhone. If you like this application, please leave us a review on iTunes. Your support would greatly help. Thank you for taking the time to report any bugs or to request an enhancement to Thermometer application. Feedback is very important to us. We will do our best to answer queries. Email us at support@presselite.com
ARmeator
This app connects to a wireless meat thermometer via Bluetooth to monitor cooking temperatures in real-time. It provides alerts when preset temperatures are reached and offers guided settings for various meats, ensuring perfect results for any cook.
- Bluetooth connectivity to thermometer
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Customizable temperature alerts
- Guided cooking temperatures for various meats
- User-friendly interface for all skill levels
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Armeator is a smart application that works in tandem with the Armeator wireless meat thermometer. By connecting to the thermometer through Bluetooth, the app allows you to monitor the temperature in real-time and alerts you when the preset temperature is reached. The app provides guided temperatures for various types of meat cooking, giving you the option to select the desired temperature settings to match your cooking preferences. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, Armeator makes it easy to achieve perfect results every time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thermometer at 4.4 against ARmeator's 1.7. Thermometer also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 6) and review sentiment (30% vs 15%). ARmeator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Thermometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARmeator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thermometer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermometer has 4.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Thermometer's written reviews are positive against 15% of ARmeator's.
Thermometer ships an update every 2 months, ARmeator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thermometer | ARmeator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (4.2K ratings) — better | 1.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews — better | 15.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alexandre Morcos | HONGKONG DAMAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED |
Customer experience
Thermometer
ARmeator
Bugs and requests
Thermometer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Doesn't detect location properly
- Reported temperatures are inconsistent
Requested features
3 requests- Option to display indoor temperature
- Real-time temperature updates
- Ability to set temperature alerts/alarms
ARmeator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thermometer
- Temperature Forecast$1.99
ARmeator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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