Comparison

iLink Mobile vs INKBIRD

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

Head to head
About

iLink Mobile

Features
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iLink by CEM is your solution for remote access to MARS6, Discover 2.0, Liberty 2.0, BLADE and other iLink-equipped CEM instruments! iLink allows you to monitor the status of multiple instruments, manage the queue, start and stop the run, and view run results.

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

iLink Mobile4 screens
INKBIRD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: INKBIRD at fortnightly against iLink Mobile's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLink Mobile ships an update every 3 months, INKBIRD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iLink Mobile versus INKBIRD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLink MobileINKBIRD
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (6.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—22.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—6.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB398 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCEM CorporationShenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd

Bugs and requests

iLink Mobile

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

iLink Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

INKBIRD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLink Mobile free?
iLink Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is INKBIRD free?
INKBIRD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLink Mobile or INKBIRD have ads?
Neither iLink Mobile nor INKBIRD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLink Mobile or INKBIRD?
iLink Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and INKBIRD fortnightly. Most recently, iLink Mobile was updated on October 26, 2026 and INKBIRD on October 30, 2026.

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