Comparison

RediChek ET11 vs ThermoWorks

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

Head to head
About

RediChek ET11

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a cooking monitor. Set pre-set or custom temperatures for various meats and foods, track real-time temperature, and estimate remaining cooking time. Visualize your food's progress with a graph and share your culinary achievements.

Highlights
  • Cooking monitor system
  • Pre-set temperatures for 16 meats and 2 foods
  • Custom temperature settings
  • Real-time temperature display
  • Approximate cooking time remaining
  • Cooking progress graph
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Maverick RediChek Direct Connect     *  Turn your iPhone or iPad into a cooking monitor system.     *  Set the temperature for 16 different type of meats and 2 type of foods with pre-set selected temperatures.     *  Set your own custom temperature from your recipe.     *  Shows you the actual temperature while cooking     *  Shows the cook the approximate cooking time remaining.     *  There is a graph to show you how your food is cook.     *  Share your cooking experience with friends through Facebook, Twitter

About

ThermoWorks

This app allows users to monitor cooking, BBQ, and ambient temperatures using compatible Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices. It offers enhanced graphing, alarm notifications, and cloud storage for session data, making temperature tracking precise and convenient for various professional and home use cases.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi device connectivity
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable temperature alarms with push notifications
  • Enhanced graphing and data logging
  • Cloud storage for session data and notes
  • Checklist function for safety protocols
Features
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ThermoWorks App: The Ultimate Temperature Tracking Companion Experience how nothing Works like ThermoWorks with ThermoWorks app, a powerful tool for monitoring cooking, BBQ, and ambient temperatures using compatible Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connected devices. Main features an enhanced interface, simplified setup, improved graphing and checklist capabilities, and easy connection to the Cloud, ThermoWorks app makes temperature tracking a breeze. Stay Connected and In Control Set up temperature alarms with push notifications to stay informed. Whether you're a competitive BBQ enthusiast, a professional chef, a dedicated home cook, or a laboratory or warehouse worker, you'll know exactly when to make critical adjustments. All session data, including user notes and saved graphs, is stored in ThermoWorks Cloud for unlimited access and easy review whenever needed. The app also features a checklist function, ensuring that food businesses can meticulously follow safety protocols, making it an essential tool for maintaining high standards in any environment. Backed by Expertise You Can Trust ThermoWorks products are trusted by more competitive BBQ teams, celebrity chefs, and food professionals than any other brand. With decades of experience in temperature technology and support from our in-house accredited calibration laboratory, ThermoWorks is your go-to when precision matters. Compatible Instruments: RFX: Uses advanced radio frequency technology to connect RFX MEAT wireless meat probe and RFX GATEWAY, providing reliable, real-time temperature monitoring for ultimate control in any cooking environment. Signals: 4-channel BBQ alarm with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for versatile, remote temperature monitoring. Works seamlessly with Billows control fan for perfect pit control. BlueDOT: 1-channel BBQ alarm utilizing Bluetooth, allowing you to set high/low alarms, track min/max temperatures, and save data. Smoke Gateway: Connects the Smoke 2-channel BBQ alarm to Wi-Fi, sending data directly to ThermoWorks Cloud for remote monitoring and alerts. ThermaQ Blue: Measures dual thermocouple probes for professional-grade accuracy, ideal for competitive pitmasters and serious cooks. ThermaQ WiFi: Dual-channel monitoring over Wi-Fi, perfect for commercial kitchens and serious home cooks. ThermaData WiFi: Logs critical temperature data, stores up to 18,000 readings, and sends alerts for complete peace of mind. NODE: Monitor temperatures, humidity, and more 24/7 from anywhere with alerts sent directly to your device. App Requirements: Compatible device including Signals, BlueDOT, ThermaQ Blue, ThermaQ WiFi, ThermaData WiFi, NODE, Smoke, Smoke Gateway, RFX GATEWAY, or RFX MEAT. Requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network for initial device setup and internet connection for data synchronization

Screenshots

RediChek ET114 screens
ThermoWorks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThermoWorks at 65% against RediChek ET11's 0%. ThermoWorks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (17K vs 9). RediChek ET11's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ThermoWorks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThermoWorks has 17K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of RediChek ET11's written reviews are positive against 65% of ThermoWorks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RediChek ET11 ships an update every 2 months, ThermoWorks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RediChek ET11 versus ThermoWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRediChek ET11ThermoWorks
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (9 ratings)4.8 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews64.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings917K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaverick Industries, Inc.ThermoWorks, Inc

Customer experience

RediChek ET11

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative92.3%

ThermoWorks

All ratings17,327 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative24.3%

Bugs and requests

RediChek ET11

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ThermoWorks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Setup process can be confusing
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • Delayed cloud data updates
  • Probe temperature discrepancies

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Ability to zoom in on graphs
  • More customization options
  • Improved data syncing between devices
  • Predictive cooking time estimates

In-app purchases

None

RediChek ET11

No in-app purchases

None

ThermoWorks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RediChek ET11 free?
RediChek ET11 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThermoWorks free?
ThermoWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RediChek ET11 or ThermoWorks?
ThermoWorks is rated higher. RediChek ET11 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while ThermoWorks averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.
Do RediChek ET11 or ThermoWorks have ads?
Neither RediChek ET11 nor ThermoWorks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RediChek ET11 or ThermoWorks?
RediChek ET11 ships an update every 2 months, and ThermoWorks every 3 weeks. Most recently, RediChek ET11 was updated on October 9, 2026 and ThermoWorks on November 1, 2026.

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