Comparison

iCooker probe vs VineChart

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

Head to head
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.

About

VineChart

This app provides real-time alerts and tracking for Amazon Vine product drops. It offers interactive charts, historical data views, and customizable push notifications to ensure users never miss new product opportunities. Data can be exported and shared, with offline support for continuous access.

Highlights
  • Real-time Vine drop tracking
  • Interactive charts with data exploration
  • Push notifications for new drops
  • Historical data views
  • Data export to CSV
  • Home screen widgets
  • Offline data caching
Features
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VineChart is a mobile app for tracking Amazon Vine product drops. It provides real-time updates and notifications so you don't miss new products. ----Features----- *Real-time tracking -Live updates on Vine drops with automatic polling -Interactive charts with touch-based data exploration -Real-time tooltip showing exact time, date, and item count on chart interaction -Historical data view with customizable time ranges (7 days, 14 days, 30 days, 90 days) -Live statistics including 1-minute and 24-hour request and addition counts -Latest news and updates on VineChart -New Badge indicator so you always know when there's an update -Direct access to vine.amazon.com -Ability to open Vine in Amazon App or Browser and set the default behavior -When opening Vine choose your default landing page (RFY, AFA, or AI) -Fully functional in both Portrait and Landscape on both iPhone and iPad -See the drop rate to know if it's High, Medium, or Low -View past drop times and dates -Get drop time estimates so you know when to watch for a drop *Data export and sharing: -Export chart data to CSV format with timestamped filenames -Share chart screenshots with automatic cropping and resizing -Export available for both live and historical data -Native iOS share sheet integration *Offline support: -Automatic data caching for offline viewing -View recent stats and charts without internet connection -Persistent data storage across app launches -Seamless sync when connection is restored *Push notifications: -Instant alerts for new drops -Customizable notification preferences -Badge count management -Server-side push notification support -Now customize what notification sound alerts you *Home screen widgets: -Choose from 4 designed widgets in multiple sizes -Drop status widget with current status indicator -Stats widget with 1-minute and 24-hour metrics -Graph widgets with mini chart visualizations -Full stats widget with comprehensive data display -Widgets update automatically even when app is closed -Independent data fetching for real-time updates -Refresh button to allow the user to refresh the widget stats *Native iOS experience: -Fully native iOS implementation on iPhone and iPad -Dark mode support (Light/Dark/System) -Smooth navigation and animations -Optimized performance with GPU acceleration -Background refresh capabilities -Proper iPad popover support for all share sheets -Responsive layouts for all device sizes -Coffee Button is now added with multiple platforms -Time Zone Selection -Customize the Stats to what you want to see -Add your own custom stat cards with your own time-frame -Drag and Drop the Stat cards in the order you want to see them *Interactive charts: -Touch and drag to explore data points -Instant tooltip display with detailed information -Smooth, fluid interactions with optimized rendering -Historical data filtering with instant switching -Adaptive X-axis labels based on time range -Scrollable charts for extended data viewing *Additional tools: -Settings: theme selection and notification controls -History view with day range selector -Export buttons for easy data sharing -Screenshot capture with automatic formatting -Full Spotlight tool explaining app functions and features -Sign up for email alerts when a drop starts -Sign up for SMS/Text alerts when a drop starts -Custom Drop alerts allowing the user to get notified based on thresholds they set *User-focused design: -Clean, modern interface using iOS 26 animations -Responsive layout that adapts to all screen sizes -Easy navigation with tab-based interface -Accessible design following iOS guidelines -Haptic feedback for enhanced user interaction VineChart helps you stay informed about Amazon Vine drops with real-time tracking, timely notifications, offline support, data export capabilities, and a straightforward interface designed for both iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

iCooker probe4 screens
VineChart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VineChart at 89% against iCooker probe's 0%. VineChart also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (55 vs 4). iCooker probe's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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

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

VineChart holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VineChart has 55 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iCooker probe's written reviews are positive against 89% of VineChart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCooker probe ships an update every 3 weeks, VineChart monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCooker probe versus VineChart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCooker probeVineChart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.9 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings455 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoneric Technology Co.,Ltd.VineChart LLC

Customer experience

iCooker probe

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

VineChart

All ratings55 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCooker probe

No in-app purchases

None

VineChart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCooker probe free?
iCooker probe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VineChart free?
VineChart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCooker probe or VineChart?
VineChart is rated higher. iCooker probe averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while VineChart averages 4.9 from 55 ratings.
Do iCooker probe or VineChart have ads?
Neither iCooker probe nor VineChart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCooker probe or VineChart?
iCooker probe ships an update every 3 weeks, and VineChart monthly. Most recently, iCooker probe was updated on September 30, 2026 and VineChart on October 7, 2026.

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