DEMA SmartTech vs INKBIRD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DEMA SmartTech
This utility app connects to DEMA Pinnacle warewash dispensers via Bluetooth. It allows users to program, monitor, and export data related to dispenser performance, including rack counts, concentrations, and temperatures.
- Bluetooth programming
- Program sharing via email
- Save programs on device
- Real-time performance dashboards
- Data collection and export
- Monitor rack counts and concentrations
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DEMA SmartTech provides Bluetooth access to installed DEMA Pinnacle warewash dispensers. SmartTech will allow you to do the following: - Program a Pinnacle using your Bluetooth connection - Share programs via email - Save programs on iPhone/iPad - Access real-time dashboards to monitor: rack counts, concentration readings/set points, alarms & triggers, wash & rinse temperatures, and pump priming - Collect and export data based on daily or date range usage
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 review sentiment: DEMA SmartTech at 100% against INKBIRD's 23%. DEMA SmartTech also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). INKBIRD's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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.
DEMA SmartTech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INKBIRD has 6.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DEMA SmartTech's written reviews are positive against 23% of INKBIRD's.
DEMA SmartTech ships an update every 2 months, INKBIRD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DEMA SmartTech | INKBIRD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.7 (6.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 23.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 396 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DEMA Engineering | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd |
Customer experience
DEMA SmartTech
INKBIRD
Bugs and requests
DEMA SmartTech
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
DEMA SmartTech
No in-app purchases
INKBIRD
No in-app purchases
