Lightwave Link Plus vs TheBearFridge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightwave Link Plus
Control your home's lighting, power, and heating remotely. Automate daily tasks, set moods, and monitor energy usage from your smartphone or tablet.
- Remote monitoring and control
- Lighting, power, and heating management
- Room and device customization
- Mood setting for lighting
- Complex event creation
- Scheduling and automation
- Energy usage monitoring
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This is the new official Lightwave Link Plus app to manage the amazing Lightwave Smart Home Platform with your iPhone, iPod or iPad.* The Lightwave Smart Home Platform allows you to monitor and control lighting, power and heating whether you are in the home, or out and about, using a smart-phone, tablet or PC. The product range consists of attractive and affordable dimmer switches, power sockets and thermostatic radiator valves, plus a large range of other innovative products, some of which are simple plug ‘n’ play and others that can be easily retrofitted by any competent DIYer. All devices communicate wirelessly eliminating the need for any additional wiring. The Lightwave Smart Home Platform is: • Affordable • Simple to Fit • Easy to use The Lightwave Smart Home Platform can: • Save you money through reduced energy usage! • Help keep your home and family more safe and secure • Make your life more comfortable – no arriving home to a cold, dark house • Save you time by automating many of the daily processes in your home The Lightwave Smart Home app allows you to: • Setup your WiFiLink and products in minutes. • Monitor, control and schedule lighting, power and heating requirements by individual room • Define and name Rooms that reflect the layout of your own home • Allocate and name devices within each room • Set Moods by room for lighting and power – for example, fully on for cleaning, some lights dimmed and the TV off for reading, and nice and cosy dimmed lights when watching TV • Build complex events to turn on or off multiple devices across many rooms with one button • Schedule single devices or events to activate at certain times by day, week and month • Automatically link schedules to sunrise and sunset times • Add random delays to events to create that genuine “look like you’re at home when you’re not at home” • Schedule heating programmes by individual room • Add our energy monitor to see your electricity usage real-time, and totals so far today and yesterday And you can do all of these things even if you were on the other side of the world! * Note that this app requires a Lightwave Link Plus and the appropriate Lightwave devices being fitted. Read more about app's terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and privacy policy: https://lightwaverf.com/privacy-policy/
TheBearFridge
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TheBearFridge: Simplify Your Kitchen Management Welcome to TheBearFridge, your ultimate companion for organizing your kitchen like never before. With TheBearFridge, managing your fridge, freezer, and pantry inventory becomes a breeze, ensuring you always know what you have, what you need, and what you’re about to run out of. Why TheBearFridge? Inventory at Your Fingertips: Instantly access a detailed list of your stored items anywhere, anytime. Say goodbye to duplicate purchases or forgotten groceries. Smart Shopping Lists: Effortlessly create and manage shopping lists that are smartly integrated with your inventory. Move items between your fridge and shopping list with a simple tap. Waste Less, Save More: Track expiration dates and consumption habits, helping you reduce waste and save money on groceries. Seamless Sharing: Collaborate with household members to keep your inventory and shopping lists synchronized. Share responsibilities and never miss out on essential items. Modern and Intuitive: A sleek interface, designed for ease of use and efficiency. Features That Make a Difference: Comprehensive Inventory Management: Organize your fridge, freezer, and pantry with custom categories for effortless navigation. Interactive Shopping Lists: Add items from your inventory to your shopping list and check them off as you shop. Once purchased, items can be directly added back to your inventory. Real-Time Syncing: Ensure everyone in your household is up to date with shared lists that sync in real time. Personalized Notifications: Receive alerts for items running low or nearing expiration, so you can plan your shopping trips wisely. Customizable Settings: Tailor TheBearFridge to suit your preferences, from light/dark mode to notification settings. Ready to transform how you manage your kitchen? Download TheBearFridge today and take the first step towards a more organized and efficient kitchen experience. Join our community of happy users who have rediscovered the joy of cooking with a well-managed kitchen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheBearFridge at none against Lightwave Link Plus's 2. TheBearFridge also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Lightwave Link Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Lightwave Link Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. TheBearFridge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lightwave Link Plus ships an update every 2 months, TheBearFridge monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightwave Link Plus | TheBearFridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LightwaveRF Technology Ltd | TheBearCave.Wales Limited |
In-app purchases
Lightwave Link Plus
- Monthly Membership$8.991 Month
- Annual Membership1 Year trial$90.991 Year
TheBearFridge
No in-app purchases
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