INKBIRD vs ToolBevy
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.
ToolBevy
This app connects neighbors to rent and buy tools. Owners can earn income by listing their equipment, while renters can find needed tools locally. It promotes resource sharing and reduces waste within communities.
- Rent tools from neighbors
- Purchase tools from neighbors
- List up to 10 tools for free
- Earn income by renting tools
- Find tools locally
- Reduce waste through sharing
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ToolBevy is a community marketplace that makes it easy to rent, buy, sell, and promote tools and services locally. Users can list up to 10 tools for free, helping neighbors share resources, save money, and reduce waste. Tool owners can earn extra income by renting or selling equipment, while renters can quickly find the tools they need nearby. Beyond tools, ToolBevy also connects users with local service providers. Contractors, skilled tradespeople, and service businesses can create listings, promote their services, and reach customers in their area. Whether you're looking for equipment, hiring a professional, or growing your business, ToolBevy provides a simple platform for connecting communities and supporting local commerce. Whether you're tackling a DIY project, searching for specialized equipment, hiring a local expert, or looking to earn money from tools and services you already own, ToolBevy helps neighbors connect, share, and succeed together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ToolBevy at 100% against INKBIRD's 23%. ToolBevy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). INKBIRD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ToolBevy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. INKBIRD asks for nothing beyond the download.
ToolBevy 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 4, 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 100% of ToolBevy's.
INKBIRD ships an update fortnightly, ToolBevy every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INKBIRD | ToolBevy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6.8K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 398 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd | Ryan Guerra |
Customer experience
INKBIRD
ToolBevy
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
ToolBevy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
INKBIRD
No in-app purchases
ToolBevy
- 1 Month Boost$9.99
- 3 Month Boost$19.99
- 6 Month Boost$29.99
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- Pro Membership$49.99
- Expert Membership$99.99









