Comparison

ARmeator vs iCooker probe

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to thermometer
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable temperature alerts
  • Guided cooking temperatures for various meats
  • User-friendly interface for all skill levels
Features
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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.

About

iCooker probe

This app works with a wireless meat thermometer to help you cook meats perfectly. It precisely monitors internal food temperature and notifies you when your food is ready, freeing you from constant kitchen supervision.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Audio and visual notifications
  • Precise temperature sensing
  • Sophisticated cooking algorithm
  • Bluetooth LE connectivity
Features
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MW2 is the latest Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer that can help you cook meats perfectly every time. The MW2 app will together with the MW2 meat thermometer will change the way you cook your meals, and make it a new and exciting experience. MW2 thinnest wireless cooking thermometer has cutting-edge sensors to ensure that your steak (or chicken, fish, or other meats) comes out tender and juicy. The internal temperature of your food is precisely monitored by the smart thermometer. To ensure absolute perfection, a sophisticated algorithm decides when to remove food from the heat. It's time to break free from the kitchen or grill and let the MW2 app monitor your food for you. When your food is ready, you'll receive audio and visual notifications on your smart device. This way, you can stop watching your food cook, giving you more time to focus on the things that matter the most to you. This app requires at least one MW2 probe to operate (sold separately at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRSY6TZJ). The MW2 app supports all iOS devices with Bluetooth@ LE (Bluetooth@ Smart) support, running iOS 12.2 or later.

Screenshots

ARmeator4 screens
iCooker probe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCooker probe at 3.0 against ARmeator's 1.7. ARmeator's advantage is review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCooker probe holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of ARmeator's written reviews are positive against 0% of iCooker probe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARmeator ships an update monthly, iCooker probe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ARmeator versus iCooker probe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARmeatoriCooker probe
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (6 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHONGKONG DAMAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDFoneric Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

ARmeator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

iCooker probe

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

ARmeator

No in-app purchases

None

iCooker probe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARmeator free?
ARmeator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCooker probe free?
iCooker probe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARmeator or iCooker probe?
iCooker probe is rated higher. ARmeator averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while iCooker probe averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ARmeator or iCooker probe have ads?
Neither ARmeator nor iCooker probe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARmeator or iCooker probe?
ARmeator ships an update monthly, and iCooker probe every 3 weeks. Most recently, ARmeator was updated on June 5, 2026 and iCooker probe on June 1, 2026.

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