Engbird vs KCH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Engbird
Monitor environmental conditions like temperature and humidity with smart sensors. View real-time and historical data, export it, and manage multiple devices and users. Supports various sampling intervals and multiple languages.
- Real-time temperature and humidity display
- Configurable sampling intervals
- Historical data viewing (day, week, month, year)
- CSV data export
- Multi-sensor and multi-user support
- Multi-language support
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Engbird is the easiest way to monitor the environmental conditions affecting the things you care about. Quickly pair the app with our Temperature & Humidity Smart Sensors and enjoy the sleek interface for viewing current and past conditions.It supports the following features: - Displays Temperature & Humidity in real-time. - The sampling interval can be configured for 10s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 30min, record length up to 30000. - Can easily view historical data by day, week, month, year, and can export historical data in csv format. - Support a mobile phone to access multiple sensors, you can also access multiple mobile phones with the same sensor - Multi-language support: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese.
KCH
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KCH-10VA-J is a dedicated controller app for the KCH-10VA industrial device. The app connects to the device via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and allows users to monitor status, control operations, and manage timers directly from an iPhone. Main features: • Scan and connect to nearby KCH-10VA devices via BLE • Control fan and combustion functions • Create and manage timers (daily or one-time) • Sync device time with the mobile device • View device status and next scheduled timer This application is designed for use with compatible KCH-10VA hardware only. It does not support cloud connectivity and operates locally via Bluetooth. Recommended for industrial and professional use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KCH at every 2 days against Engbird's every 6 weeks. Engbird's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Engbird ships an update every 6 weeks, KCH every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Engbird | KCH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd | CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN KATSURA VIỆT NAM |
Bugs and requests
Engbird
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on startup after updates
- Bluetooth connection issues, sensors not detected
- Temperature and humidity values displayed incorrectly
- Graph time scales do not match actual data
- Sensor names not displayed in app
Requested features
5 requests- Add push notifications for temperature/humidity alerts
- Improve graph functionality (zoom, customize, etc.)
- Allow calibration of temperature and humidity sensors
- Provide more detailed historical data export options
- Add support for multiple sensors/devices in one view
KCH
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Engbird
No in-app purchases
KCH
No in-app purchases
