ChipStation vs Firmware Updater
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.
Firmware Updater
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The ClariMate Update app allows you to easily install the latest firmware on your ClariMate device using your iPhone or iPad. Keeping your device updated ensures the best performance, improved stability, and access to new features as they become available. The update process is simple and guided. Just connect your ClariMate to your iOS device using a USB-C cable or a Lightning connection with an Apple Camera Adapter. The app will automatically detect your device, check for available firmware updates, and walk you through each step of the update. Features: - Update your ClariMate device directly from your iPhone or iPad - Supports both USB-C and Lightning (Apple Camera Adapter required) - Automatic device detection - Clear, step-by-step update instructions - Ensures your device is always running the latest firmware Whether you’re preparing for a performance or simply keeping your device in top shape, this app provides a reliable way to update your ClariMate anywhere, without needing a computer. Notes: - Minimum device firmware to support update from iOS device: 4.2.12
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Verdict
ChipStation and Firmware Updater are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
ChipStation ships an update every 5 weeks, Firmware Updater every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChipStation | Firmware Updater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Chipjet Technology Co., Ltd. | Audio Inventions Limited |
In-app purchases
ChipStation
No in-app purchases
Firmware Updater
No in-app purchases
Questions
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