# SmartThermo vs LoopMenu

The clearest difference is rating: LoopMenu at 5.0 against SmartThermo's 1.8. LoopMenu also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). SmartThermo's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). 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.

LoopMenu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartThermo has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmartThermo ships an update monthly, LoopMenu daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartThermo | LoopMenu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartthermo/id935208547/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmenu/id6804352833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fuzhou Emax Electronic Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128654625) | [Loopmenu, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804352835) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartThermo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartthermo/id935208547)

Easily monitor your meat's temperature while grilling or smoking. Insert the probe, select your food and desired doneness, and receive alerts when it's perfectly cooked. Features include Bluetooth connectivity, a long-lasting battery, and multiple cooking modes.

**Highlights:** Wireless meat temperature monitoring, Bluetooth connectivity, Preset temperatures for 8 meats, Custom doneness programming, Alerts for perfect temperature, Multiple cooking modes (Meat Profiles, Timer, Target Temp)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate temperature readings
- 👍 Works well when connected
- 👍 Alarm notifies desired temp
- 👍 Can see temperature remotely
- 👍 Foolproof meals when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work at all
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Unintuitive interface
- 🐛 Does not charge
- 🐛 App gives no info on errors

**Reported bugs**

- App not connecting to phone
- Thermometer not charging
- App buttons hidden by notch
- App reverts to Celsius
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently

**Requested features**

- Update UI for newer iPhones
- Allow multiple device support
- Color coding for probes
- Add Apple Watch app
- Add graph of temperature


### LoopMenu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmenu/id6804352833)

Order directly from your favorite local restaurants with full menus and customization. Track your order in real-time for pickup or delivery and earn rewards on every purchase. Support local businesses by avoiding third-party fees.

**Highlights:** Full restaurant menus with options, Pickup or scheduled delivery, Live order status tracking, Points and rewards on orders, One-tap reordering, Exclusive restaurant deals, Order history and receipts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartThermo free?

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

### Is LoopMenu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartThermo or LoopMenu?

LoopMenu is rated higher. SmartThermo averages 1.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while LoopMenu averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SmartThermo or LoopMenu have ads?

Neither SmartThermo nor LoopMenu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartThermo or LoopMenu?

SmartThermo ships an update monthly, and LoopMenu daily. Most recently, SmartThermo was updated on October 14, 2026 and LoopMenu on October 9, 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.*