Comparison

KERONG Cabinet Lock vs INKBIRD

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

Head to head
About

KERONG Cabinet Lock

This management app controls Bluetooth smart cabinet locks. It allows administrators to unlock, manage users, view records, and set access permissions via a mobile phone interface. Emergency unlocking and password changes are also supported.

Highlights
  • Scan code to unlock
  • Query user information and unlock records
  • Add and delete users
  • Set user access time
  • Disable lock alarm
  • Emergency unlocking
  • Change unlock password
Features
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The APP is a management APP designed for Bluetooth smart cabinet lock of Shenzhen Kerong Industry Co., Ltd., need to bind the Kerong smart cabinet lock by mobile phone number. The mobile phone is an “external keyboard” and “external display” of the lock. Each lock only can be registered with one administrator, with main functions as below: 1. Support APP scanning code to unlock 2. Query user information and unlock records 3. Query the current lock ID 4. Add users by mobile phone number, set valid use time (phased use or one-time use), get unlocking password by message, or delete existing users. 5. Disable lock alarm function 6. Operate emergency unlocking directly, or offer verification code for users for unlock 7. Change unlock password

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

KERONG Cabinet Lock4 screens
INKBIRD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KERONG Cabinet Lock at 5.0 against INKBIRD's 3.7. KERONG Cabinet Lock also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). INKBIRD's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). 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

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

KERONG Cabinet Lock 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KERONG Cabinet Lock versus INKBIRD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKERONG Cabinet LockINKBIRD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (7K ratings)
Positive reviews—22.8% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB398 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer深圳市科荣实业有限公司Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd

Customer experience

KERONG Cabinet Lock

All ratings1 ratings
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

KERONG Cabinet Lock

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

KERONG Cabinet Lock

No in-app purchases

None

INKBIRD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KERONG Cabinet Lock free?
KERONG Cabinet Lock 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, KERONG Cabinet Lock or INKBIRD?
KERONG Cabinet Lock is rated higher. KERONG Cabinet Lock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while INKBIRD averages 3.7 from 7K ratings.
Do KERONG Cabinet Lock or INKBIRD have ads?
Neither KERONG Cabinet Lock nor INKBIRD shows ads.

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