INKBIRD vs KitchenBoss
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
KitchenBoss
This app connects to compatible sous vide cooker products, allowing remote control of cooking functions. Monitor your cooking in real-time and receive effortless, consistent results. The app also facilitates one-click firmware updates and provides access to customer support.
- Remote device control
- Real-time cooking insights
- Simplified cooking routine
- One-click firmware updates
- Responsive customer support
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KitchenBoss App is the mobile application designed to connect with KitchenBoss products, currently compatible with designated sous vide cooker products under the KitchenBoss brand. With this app, you can seamlessly control the functions of your sous vide cooker. Key Features: Remote Control Mastery: Controlling your device from anywhere, even from your office. Real-time Cooking Insights: Stay informed about the cooking process and time remains. Effortless Cooking Every Time: Simplify your cooking routine for consistently perfect results. One-Click Firmware Updates: Experience features as soon as they're released. Responsive Customer Support: Our customer service team is always ready to assist you. Website: www.kitchenbossglobal.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: INKBIRD at 3.7 against KitchenBoss's 1.4. INKBIRD also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 15) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
INKBIRD holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INKBIRD has 6.8K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of INKBIRD's written reviews are positive against 0% of KitchenBoss's.
INKBIRD ships an update fortnightly, KitchenBoss every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INKBIRD | KitchenBoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6.8K ratings) — better | 1.4 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 398 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd | Shenzhen Green Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
INKBIRD
KitchenBoss
Bugs and 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
KitchenBoss
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
INKBIRD
No in-app purchases
KitchenBoss
No in-app purchases
