ChipStation vs InkElite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChipStation
This utility app connects to a home device to resolve printer cartridge issues caused by firmware updates. It offers a small, smart, and simple solution for home and office use, updating chips quickly via Bluetooth.
- Resolves cartridge trouble from firmware updates
- Connects to ChipStation Home Device
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Automatic model reading
- Built-in operating instructions
- Fast chip updates (approx. 5 seconds)
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This app works with ChipStation Home Device which is designed to deal with cartridge trouble caused by printer firmware updates. --Features-- Small — Easy to store. Perfect for home and office use. Smart — Bluetooth connection. Automatic model reading. Simple — Built-in operating instructions. Speedy — Chip is updated in about 5 seconds.
InkElite
This utility app helps users extend the life of their recycled ink cartridges. It provides a way to ensure these cartridges function correctly for printing needs.
- Upgrade recycled ink cartridges
- Ensure normal printing function
- Extend cartridge lifespan
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Using this APP, you can upgrade the recycled ink cartridges to ensure their normal use in printing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: InkElite at fortnightly against ChipStation's every 5 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for ChipStation against 1.0 for InkElite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
ChipStation ships an update every 5 weeks, InkElite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChipStation | InkElite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Chipjet Technology Co., Ltd. | Ecodot Trading Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
ChipStation
InkElite
In-app purchases
ChipStation
No in-app purchases
InkElite
No in-app purchases
