PROBE PLUS vs iCooker probe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PROBE PLUS
Monitor wireless meat thermometers via Bluetooth for real-time temperature tracking and alerts. This app simplifies cooking, allowing you to step away from the kitchen or grill while ensuring your food is cooked perfectly. Receive notifications when your food is ready or when issues arise.
- Bluetooth real-time temperature monitoring
- Audio and message notifications
- Preset and custom temperature alarms
- Probe and device low battery alerts
- Disconnection and over-temperature alarms
- Cooking time monitoring (countdown/count-up)
- Historical cooking data
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PROBE PLUS is for monitoring the wireless meat thermometer via Bluetooth connected, which provides real-time temperature monitoring and alarm functions. The APP content is simple and easy to operate and has comprehensive functions, which can help you cook food perfectly. PROBE PLUS is also your right-hand man in the kitchen or on the grill, allowing you to get rid of the kitchen and the grill during cooking time, and let the APP monitor your food for you. You'll receive audio and message notifications on your smart device when your food is ready. This way, you don't have to stare at your food cooking all the time, giving you more time to focus on what's most important to you. Function: 1. Bluetooth wireless connection, the real-time temperature of the probe is displayed in the APP through the transmission of wireless data by the wireless thermometer. 2. Two series product can be used, wired probe devices and wireless probe devices. 2. Alarm function: - When the measured temperature reaches the preset temperature, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. - Probe low battery alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Device low battery alarm, reminding users to charge in time. - Alarm function after disconnection. - Over temperature alarm function, when the temperature exceeds the temperature range of the device, the mobile phone will automatically alarm and remind. 3.Time monitoring function, when the PROBE PLUS APP cooking setting is completed, click start, it will automatically enter the timing state, and calculate the total time taken from the current temperature to the set temperature alarm. Or set the count down timer to monitor the cooking food through time control. 4. USAD food temperature recommends is provided, or you can customized your favorite temperature setting. 5. Cooking time/temperature graph is provided, which will let you clear the temperature change at each time. 6. The historical cooking temperature setting record can be used again, allowing you to savor the flavor you most want.
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.
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Audio and visual notifications
- Precise temperature sensing
- Sophisticated cooking algorithm
- Bluetooth LE connectivity
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iCooker probe at 3.0 against PROBE PLUS's 1.5. iCooker probe also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PROBE PLUS's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
iCooker probe holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PROBE PLUS has 113 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of PROBE PLUS'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.
PROBE PLUS ships an update every 2 months, iCooker probe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PROBE PLUS | iCooker probe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (113 ratings) | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Finemold Technologies Co., Ltd | Foneric Technology Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
PROBE PLUS
iCooker probe
Bugs and requests
PROBE PLUS
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Probe stops working after a few uses
- Inability to set target temperatures
Requested features
3 requests- Improved Bluetooth range
- More stable app connection
- Better battery life management
iCooker probe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PROBE PLUS
No in-app purchases
iCooker probe
No in-app purchases









