Comparison

MES vs INKBIRD

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

Head to head
About

MES

This utility app assists maple syrup producers and enthusiasts with on-the-go calculations. It covers sap collection data, syrup yield, RO rejection, membrane efficiency, concentrate brix, boiling point, and density. The app supports both 66.0 and 66.9 brix syrup and allows users to save preferences.

Highlights
  • Sap collection data emailing
  • Syrup yield calculation (Jones Rule of 86)
  • RO rejection rate calculation
  • Membrane efficiency calculation
  • Concentrate brix calculation
  • Syrup boiling point calculation
  • Syrup density calculation
Features
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The MES app helps maple syrup producers and enthusiasts alike to quickly calculate must have data on the go. Features the following: - Email sap collection data - How many gallons of syrup can be made from maple sap using the revisited Jones Rule of 86 - Calculate RO rejection rates - Calculate membrane efficiencies - Calculate concentrate brix from incoming raw brix and flow - Calculate syrup boiling point based on barometric pressure and altitude - Calculate syrup density from given temperatures Works for both 66.0 and 66.9 brix syrup. Allows the user to save their email and brix preferences.

About

INKBIRD

Transform your home into a smart environment with intuitive controls for appliances and automated adjustments of temperature and humidity. Remotely monitor food temperatures and set custom alarms for optimal cooking, creating a more connected and enjoyable life.

Highlights
  • Smart home appliance control
  • Automated temperature and humidity adjustment
  • Remote food temperature monitoring
  • Customizable temperature alarms
  • Family network setup
Features
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INKBIRD helps you create a smart home, smart life. We make hard things simple by convenient and fast operation, clear and intuitive interface, considerate and practical functions. Here, you can smartly make home appliances intelligent and automated adjustment of temperature and humidity so as create an optimal environment for your family. Here, you can remotely monitor the food temperature and customize temperature alarms to always cook delicious meals for your family. Here, you can set up a family network of things of your own and experience a more wonderful, more enjoyable life.

Screenshots

MES4 screens
INKBIRD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MES at 100% against INKBIRD's 23%. MES also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). INKBIRD's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

MES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INKBIRD has 7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MES's written reviews are positive against 23% of INKBIRD's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MES versus INKBIRD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMESINKBIRD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (7K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better22.8% of reviews
Number of ratings47K — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB398 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLes Equipements d Erabliere CDL incShenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd

Customer experience

MES

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

INKBIRD

All ratings6,819 ratings
Positive66.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews824 reviews
Positive22.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative67.5%

Bugs and requests

MES

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

INKBIRD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Custom menu names reset after exiting app
  • Widgets not working as expected
  • Frequent app crashes and disconnections
  • Sensor temperature readings inconsistent
  • Unable to remove/delete connected devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve temperature graph functionality
  • Allow custom alarm sounds
  • Implement low temperature alerts
  • Add support for more devices

In-app purchases

None

MES

No in-app purchases

None

INKBIRD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MES free?
MES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is INKBIRD free?
INKBIRD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MES or INKBIRD?
MES is rated higher. MES averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while INKBIRD averages 3.7 from 7K ratings.

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