Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus vs FireBoard®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus
This free digital thermometer app uses GPS to measure and display the ambient temperature in Fahrenheit. It includes a Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion calculator and a barometer function for compatible devices. It also shows sunrise and sunset times, offering a reference for outdoor activities.
- GPS ambient temperature measurement
- Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion calculator
- Barometer function (iPhone 6/Plus and later)
- Badge displays Fahrenheit temperature
- Sunrise and sunset time display
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The simple free digital thermometer application that measures the ambient temperature of the current location measured by GPS and displays it in degrees Fahrenheit. The conversion calculator from Fahrenheit to Celsius with formula. Fahrenheit temperature is indicated in the badge (below zero is 1000, 1005 is -5 ℉). Barometric function by pressure sensor (iPhone 6 / Plus or later). Because it is outdoor temperature rather than indoor temperature, it is a reference for outfit clothes. Some areas are excluded. Displays sunrise time and sunset time.
FireBoard®
This smart thermometer offers cloud-connected remote temperature monitoring for various environments. It supports multiple probes for accurate readings and can be accessed from anywhere via the cloud.
- Cloud-connected smart thermometer
- Remote temperature monitoring
- Supports up to 6 temperature probes
- Real-time temperature updates
- Viewable anywhere via cloud
- Wireless network setup
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FireBoard® is a Cloud Connected Smart Thermometer, designed for remote monitoring in both hot and cold environments. Easy to setup and install on your wireless network, the FireBoard® pushes realtime temperature updates via the cloud, viewable anywhere. The FireBoard® supports up to 6 external temperature probes which provide accurate and reliable temperature monitoring in many different environments and applications. Integrated into the Yoder Smokers S-Series Line of Pellet Smokers. Purchase the FireBoard® and Accessories Online at: www.fireboard.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireBoard® at 72% against Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus's 33%. FireBoard® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FireBoard® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireBoard® has 5.8K ratings behind it against 269, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus's written reviews are positive against 72% of FireBoard®'s.
Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus ships an update every 10 months, FireBoard® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus | FireBoard® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (269 ratings) | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 269 | 5.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | FireBoard Labs, LLC |
Customer experience
Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus
FireBoard®
Bugs and requests
Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FireBoard®
Reported bugs
23 issues- WiFi connection drops after 3-4 hours of cooking
- App sessions not staying open during cook
- Auto-created sessions not appearing in app
- Lost host connection error codes
- Programs stopping mid-cook
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- Account signup flow broken on iOS
- Pulse wireless probe slow refresh rate
- Temperature readings inconsistent and funky after 6 months
- App crashes constantly after recent update
- Session tab showing wrong device name
- Temperature graph y-axis showing wrong units (F instead of C)
- Chart zoom functionality locks up requiring app reinstall
- Toggle switches not functioning properly
- Cannot add notes to sessions
- Channel labels and alerts resetting randomly
- Fan control stuck on lid setting
- Temperature display disappearing intermittently
- Google Home voice command setting wrong temperature values
- Dashboard zooming out excessively with multiple probes
- Defective K-type probes with quality issues
- Login errors and password reset failures
- Inconsistent temperature readings requiring base restart
- Drive cable emitting constant sound with toggle not working
Requested features
20 requests- iOS home screen widget for quick temperature viewing
- Apple Watch complications for at-a-glance monitoring
- Dynamic Island support for iPhone
- Live activity notifications for iOS
- Landscape mode for tablet/wall-mounted displays
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- Ability to save temperature alerts in Drive programs
- Custom probe color selection across full RGB spectrum
- Desktop/Mac app version
- Ability to view individual probe graphs without overlay
- Set point temperature graphing on charts
- Scheduled session start times
- Time-stamped notes and photo annotations
- Siri voice control integration
- Preset cooking profiles for common meats
- Simplified dashboard with basic controls
- Google Home temperature setting voice command fix
- Battery level indicator on every page
- USB-C charging instead of Micro USB
- 24+ hour session recording without breaks
- Channel label and alert persistence across sessions
In-app purchases
Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus
No in-app purchases
FireBoard®
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus free?
Is FireBoard® free?
Which has better reviews, Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus or FireBoard®?
Do Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus or FireBoard® have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus or FireBoard®?
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