Comparison

Lishtot vs Embr Wave 2

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

Head to head
About

Lishtot

Download and organize water quality test data collected by your device. View historical tests, receive a water score for each, and categorize results by water source.

Highlights
  • Download device data
  • View testing history
  • Organize water quality information
  • Receive water score
  • Segment by water source
Features
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This application allows you to download the data you've collected with your Lishtot's device to your app. You can see a history of the testing you've done, and organize all of your water quality information in one place. The app provides a water score for each test you've conducted, and segments any testing by tap water, bottled water, and natural water such as from rivers and streams.

About

Embr Wave 2

Control a wearable thermal device to manage temperature discomfort, stress, and improve sleep. Explore custom sessions, personalize settings, and track usage for better well-being.

Highlights
  • Explore thermal sessions for sleep, relaxation, and focus
  • Personalize device button programming
  • Customize temperature and session duration
  • Schedule automatic cooling and warming sessions
  • Track device usage and learn about your body
  • Receive app and firmware updates
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Unlock the full power of your Embr Wave thermal wristband with the Embr Wave 2 app. Embr Wave is the first clinically-validated thermal wearable + app that helps your body tap into its natural response to temperature to feel better. Using Embr Wave provides immediate relief from temperature discomfort, stressful moments, and can improve sleep. The Embr Wave 2 app is the "Mission Control” for your Wave device. A full menu of sessions is available in the app to help to crush that hot flash, sleep better, and focus on the task at hand. The app gives you access to ways to relax and unwind when you need it most or to keep your cool no matter the situation. From the office, to the plane, to your own bed—and even when walking into that next meeting or social event—your Wave has you covered. Use the Embr Wave 2 app to: - Explore thermal sessions designed for Sleep, Relaxation, Destressing, Hot Flashes, Focus, Personal Comfort, your guide to all things Embr Wave and personal temperature relief and control! - Ask Tempura anything about your Embr Wave. Learn how to improve how you feel with temperature, get immediate help with your Embr Wave, discover new features, and more. - Personalize your Wave by programming the buttons on the device for quick access to your favorite sessions. - Customize sessions by setting the temperature level (9 levels) and session duration (from 1 minute to 9 hours). - Save, edit, and rename your favorite sessions to your preferences. - Schedule your Wave to run cooling and warming sessions automatically at specified times. - Dim or turn off the lights on your device for an optimal sleep experience. - Track how you use the Wave to learn about your body over time. - Keep your Wave up to date with the latest features and improvements with app and firmware updates. The Embr Wave has received numerous awards, including Time Best Inventions honorable mention (2018); the AARP Innovator in Aging prize (2019); the Men’s Health Sleep Award (2020); the IF World Design Guide Award (2021), and the National Sleep Foundation Sleep Tech Award (2023).

Screenshots

Lishtot4 screens
Embr Wave 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Embr Wave 2 at 72% against Lishtot's 0%. Embr Wave 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (4K vs 19). Lishtot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

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

Embr Wave 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Embr Wave 2 has 4K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lishtot's written reviews are positive against 72% of Embr Wave 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lishtot versus Embr Wave 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLishtotEmbr Wave 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (19 ratings)4.8 (4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings194K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLishtotEmbr Labs Inc.

Customer experience

Lishtot

All ratings18 ratings
Positive5.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative91.7%

Embr Wave 2

All ratings3,618 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative19.5%

Bugs and requests

Lishtot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Embr Wave 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Connectivity issues between device and app
  • Firmware/software compatibility problems with newer devices
  • Battery life draining faster than expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Automatic mode/detection of hot flashes
  • More customization options
  • Improved app functionality and stability

In-app purchases

None

Lishtot

No in-app purchases

None

Embr Wave 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lishtot free?
Lishtot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Embr Wave 2 free?
Embr Wave 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lishtot or Embr Wave 2?
Embr Wave 2 is rated higher. Lishtot averages 1.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Embr Wave 2 averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.
Do Lishtot or Embr Wave 2 have ads?
Embr Wave 2 shows ads; Lishtot does not.
Which is updated more often, Lishtot or Embr Wave 2?
Lishtot ships an update every 2 months, and Embr Wave 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Lishtot was updated on November 2, 2026 and Embr Wave 2 on November 7, 2026.

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