# Range cooking thermometer vs The MeatStick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Range cooking thermometer at 70% against The MeatStick's 26%. The MeatStick's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

The MeatStick holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MeatStick has 1.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Range cooking thermometer's written reviews are positive against 26% of The MeatStick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Range cooking thermometer ships an update every 2 months, The MeatStick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Range cooking thermometer | The MeatStick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-cooking-thermometer/id765277430/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-meatstick/id1353339890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supermechanical LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/765277433) | [Soma Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353339889) |

## What reviewers say

### Range cooking thermometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-cooking-thermometer/id765277430)

Monitor cooking temperatures remotely from your iOS device. Get live readings, set custom alerts for various foods, and track temperature graphs for repeatable results. Ideal for grilling, baking, candy making, and homebrewing.

**Highlights:** Real-time temperature readings, Remote alerts to iOS devices, Temperature guides for meat, candy, beer, Recipe graphs for repeatable results, USDA and gourmet presets, One-handed operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The MeatStick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-meatstick/id1353339890)

This app helps you achieve perfect meat cooking results every time. Monitor and control your meal remotely, ensuring your meat is never overcooked or undercooked.

**Highlights:** Monitor and control cooking remotely, Achieve meat perfection, Prevent overcooking/undercooking, Easy to use interface, Cook juicy and tender meats

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great performance and reliable
- 👍 Perfect meat all the time
- 👍 Game changer!
- 👍 Quality product
- 👍 Straightforward and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connection issues and slow to get temp
- 🐛 Verbindung bricht ab
- 🐛 Loses connection frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work, support is terrible
- 🐛 Doesn't work when you need it

**Reported bugs**

- Firmware update issues
- Connectivity problems
- Thermometer inaccuracies
- App crashes
- Stick failures after limited use

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to rename sticks
- Ability to edit past sessions without stick
- Simpler one-press operation to start and stop


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Range cooking thermometer free?

Range cooking thermometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The MeatStick free?

The MeatStick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Range cooking thermometer or The MeatStick?

The MeatStick is rated higher. Range cooking thermometer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while The MeatStick averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Range cooking thermometer or The MeatStick have ads?

Neither Range cooking thermometer nor The MeatStick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Range cooking thermometer or The MeatStick?

Range cooking thermometer ships an update every 2 months, and The MeatStick every 3 weeks. Most recently, Range cooking thermometer was updated on June 10, 2026 and The MeatStick on September 24, 2026.

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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.*