# MEATER® Smart Meat Thermometer

> Bluetooth & WiFi Thermometer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1157416022](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1157416022)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1157416022`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Apption Labs
- **Category:** Food & Drink
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (141,302 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2016-12-22
- **Size:** 140 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meater-smart-meat-thermometer/id1157416022)
- **Website:** [https://meater.com](https://meater.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://meater.com/privacy-policy](https://meater.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

MEATER is the world's first Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer that helps you cook meats perfectly every time. The MEATER app, together with the MEATER thermometer (sold separately) provides cook time estimates and guided cooking to reach juicy results.

This Chrome extension highlights features like wireless operation, up to four probes, customizable alerts, and cook history. It notes device compatibility: works with iOS devices via Bluetooth LE and requires at least one MEATER probe to operate.

## Rankings

- #2,841 — Overall
- #14 — smart
- #26 — temperature
- #44 — overwatch
- #48 — watch
- #53 — format

## Review summary

Overall sentiment is mixed. Many users praise MEATER when it connects: accurate temperature readings and helpful cook information, and an easy-to-use app. However, recurring issues dominate: unreliable Bluetooth connectivity and short range, frequent battery/charging problems, and a bloated app experience (mandatory cloud account, occasional poor UI) with an unreliable watch app. Temperature accuracy can be inconsistent and some users report warranty or support limitations. In short, the hardware works well in theory, but connectivity, power, and software reliability are the recurring blockers.

### Pros

- When connected, the thermometer provides accurate temperature readings and is helpful for cooking.
- The app is easy to use and provides useful cook information when it works as intended.
- The hardware quality of MEATER and its line is strong, delivering solid performance when not plagued by issues.

### Cons

- Frequent Bluetooth connectivity problems and short range, with devices often failing to stay connected.
- Battery life and charging problems, including poor indicators and need to replace batteries frequently.
- Cumbersome app experience with a mandatory cloud account, plus an unreliable or underperforming watch app.
- Inconsistent temperature readings and occasional sensor failures, leading to unreliable results.
- Warranty/support concerns noted by some users, including limited coverage or responsiveness.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1157416022)