ESPA evopool vs INKBIRD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESPA evopool
This application controls swimming pool pumps with variable speed technology. It offers ultra-silent operation, efficient filtering, and automated pool maintenance. The app requires a compatible pump with Bluetooth LE communication.
- Variable speed pump control
- Ultra-silent operation (45dB)
- Efficient filtering cycles
- Automated pool filtering
- Dry-running protection
- Bluetooth LE connectivity
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The ESPA’s Silenplus includes a frequency inverter with a major innovation in itsoperation to adapt it for usage in pools: the speed variation in the swimming poolworking cycles. Unique benefits: - Ultra-silent operation - 45dB - More efficient filtering cycle - High performance backwash cycle - Automation of the pool filtering system - Dry-running protectionEasy installation and use This App for iOS devices only works with pumps fitted with new comunications PCB with Bluetooth LE.
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.
- Smart home appliance control
- Automated temperature and humidity adjustment
- Remote food temperature monitoring
- Customizable temperature alarms
- Family network setup
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: INKBIRD at 3.7 against ESPA evopool's 1.2. INKBIRD also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
INKBIRD holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INKBIRD has 6.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of ESPA evopool's written reviews are positive against 23% of INKBIRD's.
ESPA evopool ships an update every 6 months, INKBIRD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESPA evopool | INKBIRD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (5 ratings) | 3.7 (6.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | 22.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 398 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPA | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd |
Customer experience
ESPA evopool
INKBIRD
Bugs and requests
ESPA evopool
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
ESPA evopool
No in-app purchases
INKBIRD
No in-app purchases
