Comparison

PROBE PLUS vs Havaworks

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Havaworks

Control and manage your smart home devices from anywhere. Automate device operations based on various conditions like location, time, and weather. Integrate with smart speakers for voice control and share access with family.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Automated device operations
  • Voice control integration
  • Device sharing with family
  • Multi-condition automation
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A smart device control and management application that helps you easily link to smart devices for intelligent control. -Good device control experience, you can control your home devices anytime, anywhere -Powerful equipment automation control capabilities, which can allow equipment to operate automatically based on multiple conditions such as location, time, weather, equipment status, etc., bidding farewell to the manual era -Easily connect to home smart speakers and play with the device through voice control -Share devices with family and friends, enjoy smart life together

Screenshots

PROBE PLUS4 screens
Havaworks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Havaworks at 2.2 against PROBE PLUS's 1.6. Havaworks also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 7%). PROBE PLUS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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

Havaworks holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 65 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of PROBE PLUS's written reviews are positive against 22% of Havaworks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PROBE PLUS ships an update every 2 months, Havaworks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PROBE PLUS versus Havaworks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPROBE PLUSHavaworks
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (146 ratings)2.2 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.5% of reviews22.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146 — better65
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB217 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFinemold Technologies Co., LtdEcodot Trading Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

PROBE PLUS

All ratings113 ratings
Positive9.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.2%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative88.8%

Havaworks

All ratings64 ratings
Positive23.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative70.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative67.3%

User reviews

PROBE PLUS

From 146 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great
  • 🚀 Accurate temperature readings
  • 💡 Useful app features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔒 Connectivity problems
  • 👎 App doesn't work as expected

Havaworks

From 65 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup and pairing
  • 👍 Functional for basic on/off
  • 👍 Scene automation is amazing
  • 👍 Visually appealing and easy to use
  • 👍 Works how it should

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing frequently
  • 🐛 Temperature control issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Limited scheduling functionality
  • 🐛 Unchangeable temperature units

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

Havaworks

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • App suddenly crashing
  • Cannot manage temperature
  • Only way to control temperature is in eco mode
  • App won't connect
  • App only works to cut heater on and off
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  • Cannot get app to turn on heater
  • App disconnects frequently
  • Thermostat doesn't read correct temperature
  • Cannot get Fahrenheit indicator to hold
  • Non-stop screeching unless on Eco mode
  • App requires mandatory login
  • Device doesn't connect
  • Always disconnects
  • Constantly disconnecting
  • Wi-Fi going offline means app stops functioning
  • Temperature control doesn't work
  • App insists on Celsius for outside temp
  • Cannot switch light color via Google Home
  • Light color defaults to blue when turned on
  • Automations don't work
  • Some controls are finicky and confusing
  • Heaters default to 77F and cannot be changed
  • Scheduling commands time out
  • Mute always turns itself off
  • Alexa icon missing from app
  • Cannot change mode or target temperature
  • Annoying on/off sound cannot be turned off
  • Resets to original mode and settings after being turned off
  • Barely functional on modern iPhones
  • Lacks features

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add ability to specify mode in scheduling
  • Implement Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Improve scheduling functionality
  • Add automation and advanced functions
  • Allow switching light color via Google Home
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  • Fix temperature unit display issue
  • Add customer service number
  • Improve app UX
  • Make app instructions clearer

In-app purchases

None

PROBE PLUS

No in-app purchases

None

Havaworks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PROBE PLUS free?
PROBE PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Havaworks free?
Havaworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PROBE PLUS or Havaworks?
Havaworks is rated higher. PROBE PLUS averages 1.6 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Havaworks averages 2.2 from 65 ratings.
Do PROBE PLUS or Havaworks have ads?
Neither PROBE PLUS nor Havaworks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PROBE PLUS or Havaworks?
PROBE PLUS ships an update every 2 months, and Havaworks every 3 months. Most recently, PROBE PLUS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Havaworks on October 20, 2026.

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