Comparison

Ember vs LuvLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ember

This app allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot beverages using a smart mug. Customize presets, receive notifications when your drink reaches the perfect temperature, and explore recipes. Personalize your mug settings for an enhanced drinking experience.

Highlights
  • Precise temperature control
  • Save temperature presets
  • Beverage recipes and blogs
  • Customizable notifications
  • Manage multiple mugs
  • Personalize mug settings
Features
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At Ember®, we use temperature control to change the world in ordinary (and extraordinary) ways. With an Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug and the Ember app, you can transform your mornings by making hot beverages set to your chosen temperature an everyday reality. Our redesigned Ember app is simple, easy to use, and customizable. Whether you are a first-time user or a long-time customer, get ready for a whole new temperature control experience. The Ember app seamlessly pairs with your Ember products to precisely adjust your favorite hot drinks to your preferred drinking temperature, saves temperature presets, offers recipes, sends notifications when your desired drinking temperature has been reached, and more. Ember App Features: - Control the temperature of your beverage down to the degree - Use your previous temperature setting for a set-it-and-forget-it beverage experience - Manage unlimited paired mugs on an all-new Ember home screen - Find recipes and blogs you can save and share with friends and family in the new Explore section - Receive notifications when your preferred temperature has been reached, or your battery is low - Customize presets for multiple beverages and engage timers - Personalize your mugs with names and adjust the color of the smart LED - Easily switch between °C/°F and control sounds and haptic feedback in the redesigned Account section - Access Ember x Health with Apple Health

About

LuvLink

Control and customize your LuvLink devices with this app. Manage groups, adjust settings like color and brightness, and send colors remotely. Stay connected with loved ones through shared device experiences.

Highlights
  • Device setup and management
  • Color and brightness control
  • Secret code creation
  • Remote color sending
  • Group management and invitations
  • Sleep mode settings
Features
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Set up and manage your LuvLink™ devices through our mobile app. Get access to a range of new features and settings for your device and create / manage your groups all in the one place! Change colors, brightness, create a secret code, send a color on the go, extend dimming times and manage sleep mode. See who is on your group and invite more to join!

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
LuvLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LuvLink at 4.6 against Ember's 3.3. LuvLink also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LuvLink holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.4K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Ember's written reviews are positive against 55% of LuvLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update every 2 months, LuvLink every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ember versus LuvLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberLuvLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7.4K ratings)4.6 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmber Technologies Inc.Dig8tal Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Ember

All ratings7,424 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative40.6%
Written reviews1,289 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative73.7%

LuvLink

All ratings11,470 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

Ember

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Keeps drink at perfect temperature
  • 🍵 Great for tea and coffee drinkers
  • 🎨 Customizable LED light colors
  • 🔋 Decent battery life when used properly
  • 🤖 Apple Watch app integration

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Requires frequent charging and docking
  • 🔒 Forced account creation and login
  • 🔄 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
  • 🤔 Confusing app UI and controls

LuvLink

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Keeps loved ones connected
  • 🌈 Fun and colorful
  • 🤗 Thoughtful gift idea
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🌟 Excellent customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • ⚠️ Setup can be frustrating
  • 🔌 Requires constant power
  • 🤔 Limited app functionality
  • 🕰️ Notifications not always reliable

Bugs and requests

Ember

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Mug disconnects from app randomly
  • Firmware update process often fails
  • App doesn't always detect liquid in mug
  • Presets and settings get lost after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Battery level indicator on main screen
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Wireless charging option
  • Ability to lock temperature settings
  • Automatic temperature adjustment based on volume

LuvLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes during sign-up
  • Lamp disconnects from WiFi
  • Inconsistent color changes
  • Timezone issues with sleep timer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Notification history in app
  • Ability to customize color patterns
  • Battery-powered option
  • Improved WiFi connectivity
  • Easier setup process

In-app purchases

None

Ember

No in-app purchases

None

LuvLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LuvLink free?
LuvLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ember or LuvLink?
LuvLink is rated higher. Ember averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while LuvLink averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.
Do Ember or LuvLink have ads?
Neither Ember nor LuvLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember or LuvLink?
Ember ships an update every 2 months, and LuvLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ember was updated on October 1, 2026 and LuvLink on October 1, 2026.

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