# Blynk IoT

> Custom app at no-code speed

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1559317868](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1559317868)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1559317868`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Blynk Technologies
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (820 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.70
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2021-05-25
- **Size:** 83 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blynk-iot/id1559317868)
- **Website:** [https://blynk.io](https://blynk.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://blynk.io/privacy](https://blynk.io/privacy)

## Description

Blynk IoT is a low-code/no-code IoT platform that enables developers to design, build, and customize feature-rich apps without writing code. It includes Blynk.Apps (drag-and-drop app builder), Blynk.Console for device and user management, and Blynk.Cloud for secure hosting and real-time data processing. The platform supports 400+ boards, multiple connectivity options, and enterprise-grade security with end-to-end encryption and 24/7 monitoring. 

From prototypes to large-scale deployments, Blynk provides robust tools such as OTA firmware updates, device activation, data analytics, automations, multi-organization access, and voice assistant integration with Alexa and Google Home for hands-free control.

## Rankings

- #60,485 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews praise Blynk for its beginner-friendly UI, comprehensive IoT feature set, solid documentation, and a free starter tier. However, recurring concerns include pricing and feature gating behind Maker/Pro plans, maker-tier limitations of widgets, cloud/server reliability issues, and usability problems with new versions. Overall, the app is powerful for hobbyists and professionals, but cost and reliability gaps, plus onboarding friction, temper enthusiasm.

### Pros

- Easy to use and beginner-friendly UI
- Rich IoT platform with device management, OTA, templates and wide widget set
- Excellent documentation with many examples and active community
- Free starter tier for getting started (explorer with 3 buttons)
- Strong hardware integration and cross‑device control (ESP32/ESP8266 etc.)

### Cons

- Pricing and tiered model with paywalls; many features require Pro or Maker plans
- Maker tier limitations that restrict widgets/pages and slow overall usability
- Cloud/server reliability issues and connectivity outages
- New version 2.0 caused usability problems and felt unusable for some users
- Onboarding can be time-consuming or confusing for some users (initial setup friction)

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