Fluence Wireless Flex vs INKBIRD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fluence Wireless Flex
This app configures wireless dimming hardware for horticulture lighting systems. It offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to wired configurations, compatible with various climate management systems.
- Wireless lighting control configuration
- Compatibility with 0-10V climate management systems
- Reduced installation time and cost
- Eliminates wiring errors
- Optional wireless wall station for local control
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Configure Fluence's Wireless Flex Dimming hardware to support wireless lighting control in greenhouses, indoor farms, and other horticulture applications. Wireless Flex Dimming is fully compatible with any climate management system with a 0-10V output for lighting control, so it can be used with a variety of best-in-class solutions that match the grower’s needs and preferences, now and in the future. Fluence’s Wireless Flex Dimming delivers simplicity, flexibility, and cost savings to your horticulture lighting operation. Wireless Flex Dimming total installed cost is typically significantly lower than a 0-10V wired configuration, realizing significant savings from reduced installation time and eliminating potential wiring errors. Simply plug a Wireless Flex Dimming Receiver into the dimming port of each Fluence light fixture, install a Wireless Flex Dimming 0-10V Adapter, and connect the 0-10V dimming control output from the climate computer or scheduler. An optional wireless wall station can be added for emergency shut-off and local control.
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: Fluence Wireless Flex at 5.0 against INKBIRD's 3.7. INKBIRD's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 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.
Fluence Wireless Flex 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.
Fluence Wireless Flex ships an update every 6 weeks, INKBIRD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fluence Wireless Flex | INKBIRD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.7 (6.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | 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 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 396 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fluence Bioengineering Inc. | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd |
Customer experience
Fluence Wireless Flex
INKBIRD
Bugs and requests
Fluence Wireless Flex
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
Fluence Wireless Flex
No in-app purchases
INKBIRD
No in-app purchases









