# Thermal Status vs CoolGuard

The clearest difference is monetization model: CoolGuard at free against Thermal Status's free with in-app purchases. Thermal Status's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thermal Status sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CoolGuard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Thermal Status against 4.7 for CoolGuard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thermal Status has 57 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thermal Status | CoolGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-status/id6760938506/reviews) | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolguard/id6801791826/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luthfi Misbachul Munir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745283652) | [Norbert Pentek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884922906) |

## What reviewers say

### Thermal Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thermal-status/id6760938506)

Monitor your device's temperature in real-time to understand its performance. Get alerts before your device slows down due to overheating during demanding tasks like gaming or charging. Widgets offer quick status checks without opening the app.

**Highlights:** Real-time thermal monitoring, Temperature status (Cool, Warm, Hot, Critical), Battery level and charging status, Home screen and lock screen widgets, Overheating notifications, Performance throttling alerts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thermal Status Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### CoolGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolguard/id6801791826)

This app monitors your phone's temperature, providing real-time heat levels and alerts to prevent performance issues and battery aging. It also functions as a customizable night clock with alarms and displays local weather information.

**Highlights:** Live heat level monitoring, Heat trend and log with map, Customizable alerts and cooling tips, Night clock with sleep mode, Multiple alarms with system integration, Outdoor weather display, Lock screen and Dynamic Island widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thermal Status free?

Thermal Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CoolGuard free?

CoolGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thermal Status or CoolGuard?

Thermal Status and CoolGuard are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 57 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Thermal Status or CoolGuard have ads?

Neither Thermal Status nor CoolGuard shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*