Blue2 Reader vs ConnectedCooking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue2 Reader
Wirelessly capture temperature readings from compatible Emerson Cooper-Atkins devices using Bluetooth. View real-time data, toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, and manage device settings like auto shut-off and battery level.
- Wireless temperature capture
- Real-time data display
- Fahrenheit/Celsius toggle
- Auto shut-off settings
- Device battery level indicator
- Firmware updates
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Blue2 Reader - the app that lets you unleash the capabilities of Emerson Cooper-Atkins Blue2 family of devices! Wirelessly capture temperature readings from any type K thermocouple probe - right from your mobile device! *Requires a bluetooth-capable device from Emerson Cooper-Atkins (Blue2, Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, Multi-Function Thermometer) and a type K thermocouple probe (purchased separately). - Connects with Emerson Cooper-Atkins line of Blue2 and MFT instruments using Bluetooth Low Energy for fast, robust connections. - Continuously displays accurate temperature readings that can be updated: every 1 to 5 seconds for Blue2, and every 1 to 60 seconds for Blue2-D and Blue2-DIR. - Quickly toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius for the Blue2 instrument; this can be done directly from the Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, and MFT instruments. - Capture temperature readings with the touch of a button - from the Blue2 instruments or the mobile device. - Conserve battery life with user-selectable auto shut off (after 1 to 30 minutes of inactivity on the Blue2 and after 1-60 minutes on the Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, and MFT). - Displays the charge level of the Blue2 instruments - no guesswork! Blue2 Reader is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of Emerson Cooper-Atkins Blue2 devices for the purpose of evaluating the hardware. Additionally, the new Blue2 Reader app can be used by app developers to explore the GATT database on the Blue2 family of devices and can also be used to update the firmware on the Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, and MFT.
ConnectedCooking
Manage your networked kitchen appliances remotely, access a vast recipe library, and transfer cooking programs with ease. Receive real-time push notifications and ensure data security with advanced encryption. Automate HACCP documentation and receive faster service with remote diagnostics.
- Real-time device information via push messages
- Remote operation of networked appliances
- Transfer and manage cooking programs
- Automated HACCP documentation
- Remote diagnosis for faster service
- Secure backup of device settings
- Extensive international recipe library
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ConnectedCooking Comfort. Security. Inspiration. ConnectedCooking in a new outfit! Keep an overview of your kitchen technology with the new ConnectedCooking App. A huge selection of recipes is at your disposal for your inspiration. With only two clicks you can transfer cooking programs to your networked RATIONAL devices. Highlights - Push messages: all information about the devices in real time - Remote access: Operation of the RATIONAL devices via PC, tablet or smartphone - Transfer and manage cooking programs - HACCP documentation: automatically archive all important data - Service partner: react faster with remote diagnosis - Backup of the device settings: all data safely stored - State-of-the-art encryption technology: no access to data without authorization - Software updates: fast and secure state-of-the-art - Recipe library: international collection of recipes that can be easily transferred to the devices Compatibility - All RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter® and VarioCookingCenter® from 09/2011 - For iPhone and iPad with iOS 12 or later Requirements - RATIONAL iCombi Pro, SelfCookingCenter®, iVario Pro or VarioCookingCenter® connected to the Internet from 09/2011 - Existing registration at ConnectedCooking.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ConnectedCooking at 3.0 against Blue2 Reader's 2.6. ConnectedCooking also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Blue2 Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ConnectedCooking holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively.
Blue2 Reader ships an update every 3 months, ConnectedCooking monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue2 Reader | ConnectedCooking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cooper-Atkins Corporation | RATIONAL AG |
Customer experience
Blue2 Reader
ConnectedCooking
In-app purchases
Blue2 Reader
No in-app purchases
ConnectedCooking
No in-app purchases
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