ZeroControl vs Malouf Base
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZeroControl
Control your bed or sofa with your mobile device. This app offers the same functionality as dedicated HJH handsets for dual or single actuator applications.
- Mobile device control
- Dual actuator support
- Single actuator support
- Replicates handset functions
- For bed and sofa applications
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ZeroControl app is a device using mobile phone control dual actuator or single actuator for bed or sofa application. The APP control function identical to HJH13D handset or HJH55 handset or HJH68 handset. This app is same to our other app.
Malouf Base
Control your adjustable bed base with a fresh, modern interface. Manage sleep preferences, utilize partner control, and integrate with Siri Shortcuts for a seamless experience. Compatible with various Structures™ base models.
- Modern user interface
- Partner Control
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Sleep preference management
- Dark mode and auto adjust screen settings
- Compatibility with various base models
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• Fresh design and layout for a completely new user experience • Modern user interface makes it easier to navigate and explore the Malouf® Base app • Now with Partner Control and Siri Shortcuts (iOS 12+ users only) • Compatible with newer and older Structures™ base models (E450, M550, S750, E455, M555, S755) • Updated screen settings include dark mode and auto adjust with sunrise-sunset option • Set up and manage sleep preferences based on bed type (single, split, and split head)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZeroControl at 4.5 against Malouf Base's 3.4. ZeroControl also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 40%). Malouf Base's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (67 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZeroControl holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malouf Base has 67 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ZeroControl's written reviews are positive against 40% of Malouf Base's.
ZeroControl ships an update every 4 months, Malouf Base every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZeroControl | Malouf Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | 3.4 (67 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qingdao Richmat Intelligence Technology Inc. | CVB inc |
Customer experience
ZeroControl
Malouf Base
Bugs and requests
ZeroControl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Malouf Base
Reported bugs
19 issues- Alarm not showing as an option
- Lost presets after updates
- Connection lost frequently
- App not responding on Apple Watch
- Cannot control left side of split head bed
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- Lost connection with bed after fresh download
- App not syncing
- Base not responding after leaving app open
- Does not work with iPhone
- Bluetooth not recognized
- Siri commands rarely work
- Preset functions not working
- Incorrect bed models listed
- Accidentally deleting bed setup
- Anti-snore feature stopped working
- Snore detect sporadic
- Cannot control split Cal King bases simultaneously
- Alarm function broken via shortcuts
- Unpairs from bed when app closes or phone sleeps
Requested features
12 requests- Add custom presets
- Control both sides of split king bed separately
- Integrate with Amazon Echo and Alexa
- Widget support
- Weekday/weekend alarm settings
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- Bed-specific alarms
- Ability to control vibration via shortcuts
- Control massage via shortcuts
- Add missing bed models (e.g., E255, M510)
- Improve Siri shortcut flexibility for custom presets
- Fix Apple Watch app functionality
- Add dark mode
In-app purchases
ZeroControl
No in-app purchases
Malouf Base
No in-app purchases
Questions
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