Comparison

Fluence Wireless Flex vs INKBIRD

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

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

Fluence Wireless Flex4 screens
INKBIRD4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fluence Wireless Flex versus INKBIRD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluence Wireless FlexINKBIRD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (6.8K ratings)
Positive reviews—23.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB396 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFluence Bioengineering Inc.Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd

Customer experience

Fluence Wireless Flex

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

INKBIRD

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

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

None

Fluence Wireless Flex

No in-app purchases

None

INKBIRD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fluence Wireless Flex free?
Fluence Wireless Flex 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, Fluence Wireless Flex or INKBIRD?
Fluence Wireless Flex is rated higher. Fluence Wireless Flex averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while INKBIRD averages 3.7 from 6.8K ratings.
Do Fluence Wireless Flex or INKBIRD have ads?
Neither Fluence Wireless Flex nor INKBIRD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fluence Wireless Flex or INKBIRD?
Fluence Wireless Flex ships an update every 6 weeks, and INKBIRD fortnightly. Most recently, Fluence Wireless Flex was updated on June 1, 2026 and INKBIRD on September 24, 2026.

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