Comparison

Malouf Base vs Ronin WiFi

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Modern user interface
  • Partner Control
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Sleep preference management
  • Dark mode and auto adjust screen settings
  • Compatibility with various base models
Features
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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)

About

Ronin WiFi

Control your WiFi-enabled adjustable bed base directly from your iOS device. Adjust head and foot articulation, and massage functions with ease. Includes a built-in weather feature to check conditions before you leave.

Highlights
  • Control head and foot articulation
  • Adjust massage functions
  • Built-in local weather check
  • Mimics original remote functions
  • Easy setup for WiFi bases
Features
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Control your adjustable base from your iOS device. Check your local weather before you head out for the day with our built in weather app. You can adjust any function of the base including head and foot articulation, as well as the massage functions, all with just the touch of a finger! This easy to setup app works for any WiFi enabled adjustable base and will mimic the functions of the remote that came with your adjustable base.

Screenshots

Malouf Base4 screens
Ronin WiFi1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Malouf Base at 3.3 against Ronin WiFi's 1.5. Malouf Base also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 14%) and ratings volume (75 vs 16). Ronin WiFi's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Malouf Base holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Malouf Base's written reviews are positive against 14% of Ronin WiFi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Malouf Base versus Ronin WiFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalouf BaseRonin WiFi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (75 ratings) — better1.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCVB incSOUTH BAY INTERNATIONAL, INC

Customer experience

Malouf Base

All ratings67 ratings
Positive53.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative37.3%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative46.7%

Ronin WiFi

All ratings16 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and 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

Ronin WiFi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Malouf Base

No in-app purchases

None

Ronin WiFi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Malouf Base free?
Malouf Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ronin WiFi free?
Ronin WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Malouf Base or Ronin WiFi?
Malouf Base is rated higher. Malouf Base averages 3.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Ronin WiFi averages 1.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Malouf Base or Ronin WiFi have ads?
Neither Malouf Base nor Ronin WiFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Malouf Base or Ronin WiFi?
Malouf Base ships an update every 2 months, and Ronin WiFi every 2 months. Most recently, Malouf Base was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ronin WiFi on October 24, 2026.

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