Comparison

Theengs BLE vs Cooking Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Theengs BLE

This app reads data from a wide range of Bluetooth Low Energy sensors, displaying environmental parameters like temperature and humidity. It offers live BBQ monitoring with custom notifications and integrates with smart home platforms like Home Assistant via MQTT. Your data stays local by default.

Highlights
  • Reads various BLE sensors
  • Live environmental data display
  • Smart home integration (MQTT)
  • Live BBQ monitoring
  • Customizable notifications
  • Vendor-agnostic sensor support
Features
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Theengs BLE App: Local Smart Sensor Integration and Live BBQ Monitoring Theengs App seamlessly reads a wide array of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sensors, gathering real-time data on environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, moisture, etc. It displays these readings intuitively and enables integration with your Smart Home setup via MQTT. Compatible with platforms like Home Assistant, Theengs App is a vendor-agnostic reader of your sensors. Elevate Your Grilling Game New Feature: Live BBQ Monitoring and Custom Notifications Theengs App now offers a dedicated live monitoring feature for BBQ enthusiasts. Track your cooking with a dynamic chart that displays temperature trends in real time. Set personalized thresholds for different cooking stages and receive instant notifications based on these criteria. Whether you prefer your meat rare, medium, or well-done, Theengs App ensures your grilling is done to perfection. Please note: Live notifications require the app to be active on the sensor screen. Wide Range of Compatible Devices From indoor climate monitoring to ensuring the perfect ambient for your plants, Theengs App supports an extensive array of devices, including INKBIRD, GOVEE, XIAOMI, and many more. Whatever your need, we’ve got you covered, with but not limited to: * April Brother-ABTemp * April Brother-N03 * BlueMaestro TempoDisc * BlueCharm BC08 * ClearGrass CGG1 * ClearGrass CGC1 * ClearGrass alarm clock CGD1 * ClearGrass with atmospheric pressure CGP1W * LYWDS02 * GOVEE H5055 * GOVEE H5075 * GOVEE H5072 * GOVEE H5102 * GOVEE H5104 * GOVEE H5106 * HONEYWELL JQJCY01YM * Hydractiva Digital-Amphiro/Oras * INKBIRD IBS-TH1 * INKBIRD IBS-TH2 * INKBIRD IBT-2X * INKBIRD IBT-4XS * INKBIRD IBT-6XS * Mopeka N1017 Pro check * Oria/Brifit/SigmaWit/SensorPro-TH Sensor * Otio/BeeWi-Door & Window sensor * Qingping-CGDN1 * Qingping CGDK2 * Qingping CGH1 * Qingping CGPR1 * RuuviTag Raw V1 * RuuviTag Raw V2 * SmartDry-Laundry Sensor * Switchbot-Motion Sensor * Switchbot-Contact Sensor * SwitchBot Meter Plus * SwitchBot Tilt * SwitchBot Curtain 2/3 * SwitchBot Bot * Thermobeacon WS02 * Thermobeacon WS08 * ThermoPro-TP357 * ThermoPro-TP358 * ThermoPro-TP359 * Vegtrug * XIAOMI Mi Flora HHCCJCY01HHCC * XIAOMI Mi Jia LYWSDCGQ * XIAOMI Mi Jia 2 custom firmware (2) LYWSD03MMC ATC * XIAOMI Mi Jia 2 custom firmware (3) LYWSD03MMC PVVX * XIAOMI Mi Lamp MUE4094RT * XIAOMI Mi Smart Scale XMTZC01HM/XMTZC04HM * XIAOMI Mi Body Composition Scale XMTZC02HM/XMTZC05HM * XIAOMI Mi Temp/Humidity v1 MHO-C401 * XIAOMI Mi Temp/Humidity v2 XMWSDJ04MMC Respecting Your Privacy With Theengs App, your data stays local by default. For more details, please refer to our privacy policy. https://app.theengs.io/use/privacy.html Take control with Smart Home Integration: Theengs App syncs with platforms like Home Assistant via MQTT. Record sensor data on your preferred server - your home, your choice. Theengs license: https://github.com/theengs/home/blob/main/LICENSE All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by or of them.

About

Cooking Timer

Features
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Cooking is easier when you don’t have to think about timing. CookingTimer helps you cook any recipe by guiding you through the process with built-in timers. Import a recipe from any website and always know what to do next — and when. • Cook with clarity CookingTimer keeps your attention on what matters right now: - Clear, step-focused cooking flow - Timers built directly into the steps - Multiple timers when recipes overlap - A clean, distraction-free view while you cook No juggling timers. No rereading instructions. • Start from any recipe Have an online recipe you like? Just import it. You can easily share it to CookingTimer from your browser, or paste its link. Imported recipes keep their original language. • Create recipes your way Create or edit recipes, add steps and times, and cook with full control. • Cook in parallel Prep a sauce while the dish cooks, with separate steps and timers running side by side. • Designed for the moment you’re cooking When your hands are busy and your attention matters, CookingTimer keeps instructions clear and timing under control. The cooking process becomes smoother and more relaxed. CookingTimer is a focused kitchen utility that lets you cook with confidence — while the timing takes care of itself. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Theengs BLE4 screens
Cooking Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cooking Timer at Free against Theengs BLE's $3.99. Theengs BLE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cooking Timer is free to download; Theengs BLE costs $3.99 up front. Cooking Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Theengs BLE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Theengs BLE versus Cooking Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheengs BLECooking Timer
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA Thing Story LLCKutay Demireren

In-app purchases

None

Theengs BLE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cooking Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Theengs BLE free?
Theengs BLE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cooking Timer free?
Cooking Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Theengs BLE or Cooking Timer have ads?
Neither Theengs BLE nor Cooking Timer shows ads.

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