# iCelsius vs Phone Temperature

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iCelsius at none against Phone Temperature's 2. iCelsius also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 6%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone Temperature sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. iCelsius asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for iCelsius against 4.3 for Phone Temperature. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 230 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of iCelsius's written reviews are positive against 6% of Phone Temperature's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCelsius | Phone Temperature |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icelsius/id434212879/reviews) | **[4.3 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-temperature/id6760695205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 136 | **230** |
| Positive reviews | **36.0% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aginova Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/434212882) | [Sule Demir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766005940) |

## What reviewers say

### iCelsius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icelsius/id434212879)

Transform your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a digital thermometer with this app. It works with a separate hardware probe to measure temperatures of liquids and other substances, create graphs, and set alerts. Ideal for cooking, science education, and quality control.

**Highlights:** Live temperature display, Temperature graphing with pan/zoom, Configurable temperature alarms, Snapshot and continuous recording, Recipe presets for cooking, History of recorded readings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate temperature readings
- 👍 Handy for monitoring
- 👍 Good for remote monitoring
- 👍 Works well for specific uses (e.g., cigars, BBQ)
- 👍 Good UI and graphing (when it works)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
- 🐛 Unreliable remote sensing
- 🐛 Inconsistent readings/inaccurate
- 🐛 Hardware failures (probes dying)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when tapping graphs
- Temperature readings are incorrect/flashing
- Live view display is messed up
- App crashes when phone locks or switches apps

**Requested features**

- Fix crashing issues
- Improve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- Ensure compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Improve remote monitoring reliability
- Fix data loss when switching apps


### Phone Temperature

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-temperature/id6760695205)

Monitor and manage your phone's heat in real time with smart cooling tools and an easy dashboard. Optimize performance and extend device life with live thermal tracking and one-tap modes for gaming, battery saving, and everyday use.

**Highlights:** Real-time thermal monitoring, Smart cooling profiles, Powerful cooling actions, Boost control system, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Hardware insights, Expert cooling tips

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCelsius free?

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

### Is Phone Temperature free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCelsius or Phone Temperature?

Phone Temperature is rated higher. iCelsius averages 4.2 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Phone Temperature averages 4.3 from 230 ratings.

### Do iCelsius or Phone Temperature have ads?

Neither iCelsius nor Phone Temperature shows ads.

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