Comparison

FOLOVE REMOTE vs INKBIRD

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

Head to head
About

FOLOVE REMOTE

This app enables intelligent control of adult products via Bluetooth. Users can customize modes and experience new sensations. It also includes a feature to add friends.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device control
  • Customizable modes
  • Unique sensory experiences
  • Add friend functionality
Features
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Folove Remote provides a way of intelligent control of interest products. App connects to the device through Bluetooth, and then controls the device through mobile app. You can customize a model you like, and have a physical examination that you have never felt before. Purchase item: * Add friend functionality ------------------------------------------------------ FOLOVE REMOTE 提供一种智能控制情趣用品的方式。 app通过蓝牙连接设备,然后可以通过手机app来控制设备。 可以定制一种你喜欢的模式,体检一种未曾有过的感受。 付费项目: * 购买添加好友功能

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

FOLOVE REMOTE2 screens
INKBIRD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: INKBIRD at 3.7 against FOLOVE REMOTE's 2.0. INKBIRD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 193). On price, ads 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. FOLOVE REMOTE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. INKBIRD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

INKBIRD holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INKBIRD has 6.8K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of FOLOVE REMOTE's written reviews are positive against 23% of INKBIRD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FOLOVE REMOTE ships an update every 2 months, INKBIRD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FOLOVE REMOTE versus INKBIRD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFOLOVE REMOTEINKBIRD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (193 ratings)3.7 (6.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews23.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1936.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB396 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer繁贰 曾Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd

Customer experience

FOLOVE REMOTE

All ratings193 ratings
Positive21.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative72.5%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative83.3%

INKBIRD

All ratings6,780 ratings
Positive66.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews809 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative67.1%

User reviews

FOLOVE REMOTE

From 193 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Works well when functioning properly
  • 💪 Strong vibration intensity
  • 🌍 Long-distance capability potential
  • 👥 Friend/partner control feature
  • ⚡ Quick initial setup for some users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant disconnection issues
  • 🔌 Poor Bluetooth connectivity
  • 💔 Unreliable app performance
  • 🚫 Registration and login failures
  • ⚠️ Server errors preventing access

INKBIRD

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 🔒 Reliable connection
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 🚀 Accurate temperature monitoring
  • 👍 Great customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and connectivity issues
  • 👎 Unintuitive app interface
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns
  • 👎 Difficult to configure
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory account

Bugs and requests

FOLOVE REMOTE

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on login attempt
  • Server error during registration
  • Network busy error persists across days
  • Bluetooth disconnects within seconds to minutes
  • App won't open or closes immediately
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  • Login credentials not accepted after registration
  • Email validation too restrictive (only lowercase letters/numbers)
  • Friend list disappeared after update
  • Device stops vibrating despite showing lights
  • Unable to sync between users
  • Messages not received between partners
  • App freezes during connection attempts
  • Bluetooth range extremely limited (inches only)
  • Device disconnects at normal distances
  • Error messages displaying in Chinese instead of English

Requested features

6 requests
  • Spotify music integration support
  • English language version option
  • Offline device operation capability
  • Improved song linking functionality
  • Better customer support options
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  • Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously

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

1 purchases

FOLOVE REMOTE

One-time1
  • Add stranger to friend$9.99
None

INKBIRD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FOLOVE REMOTE free?
FOLOVE REMOTE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is INKBIRD free?
INKBIRD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FOLOVE REMOTE or INKBIRD?
INKBIRD is rated higher. FOLOVE REMOTE averages 2.0 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while INKBIRD averages 3.7 from 6.8K ratings.
Do FOLOVE REMOTE or INKBIRD have ads?
Neither FOLOVE REMOTE nor INKBIRD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FOLOVE REMOTE or INKBIRD?
FOLOVE REMOTE ships an update every 2 months, and INKBIRD fortnightly. Most recently, FOLOVE REMOTE was updated on August 21, 2026 and INKBIRD on September 24, 2026.

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