Comparison

Malouf Base vs Tempur

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

Tempur

This app works with a specific smart bed monitor to track your sleep patterns, including heart rate, respiration, and movement. It provides detailed sleep graphs and personalized AI-driven tips to help you improve your sleep quality. Wake up refreshed with its smart alarm feature.

Highlights
  • Detailed sleep graphs (REM, light, deep, awake)
  • Respiration and heart rate monitoring
  • AI Sleep Coach with personalized tips
  • Sleep cycle alarm for optimal wake-up
  • Automatic sleep monitoring (no wearables)
  • Sleep statistics and sleep quality metric
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** THIS APP WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT HARDWARE. This is the companion app for 2022 & earlier Tempur-Pedic® Sleeptracker-AI® Smart Bases. ONE OF THESE DEVICES IS REQUIRED TO USE THIS APP. ** POWERED BY SLEEPTRACKER-AI®: BETTER SLEEP Learn about your sleep - and improve your sleep - with nothing to wear or charge! This is the companion app for the Tempur-Pedic® Sleeptracker-AI® Monitor which makes your bed a smart bed. The Sleeptracker-AI® system is the first cloud-based, non-invasive IoT sleep optimization solution powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and integrated into the smart home. The app provides detailed daily sleep graphs and sleep metrics derived from accurately and continuously monitoring the sleeper’s respiration rate, heart rate, and movements throughout the night. Easy-to-understand sleep graphs visually distinguish between periods when you were in REM sleep, light sleep, deep sleep, or awake. The AI Sleep Coach delivers personalized tips and insights to help you improve your sleep every night. AI SLEEP COACH The AI Sleep Coach, powered by the Sleeptracker-AI® Artificial Intelligence Engine, provides effective, easy-to-implement, personal sleep tips based on a comprehensive analysis of individual sleep patterns. RESPIRATION AND HEART RATE MONITORING The Sleeptracker-AI® system monitors both respiration and heart rate accurately through the night for deeper sleep analysis, with your data displayed as easy to read charts in the app. SLEEP CYCLE ALARM Optionally select white noise that gently fades away after you've fallen asleep, then set a sleep cycle alarm that will help you Wake Up at the Optimal Time™ in your sleep cycle so you wake up refreshed and more energized. AUTOMATIC SLEEP MONITORING If you choose to record your sleep automatically, there’s nothing to do and nothing to wear. Optionally receive a notification in the morning when your sleep results are available and a daily email with your sleep summary and AI Coach insights. APPLE HEALTH Share your Sleeptracker-AI® sleep data to the Apple Health app. The Sleeptracker-AI® system reports the following sleep-related statistics each night: - REM sleep, light sleep, deep sleep, awake time - Time at which you fell asleep and woke up - Number of times awoken during the night - Continuous respiration rate - Continuous heart rate - Sleep quality metric (scale of 0-100) - Sleep efficiency (time spent in bed vs. total time asleep) - Time it took you to fall asleep Terms of Use: https://sleeptracker.com/static/doc?id=32&ref=sleeptracker-eula Privacy Policy: https://portal.tsi.sleeptracker.com/webview/privacyNotice

Screenshots

Malouf Base4 screens
Tempur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tempur at 4.6 against Malouf Base's 3.4. Tempur also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 67). Malouf Base's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Tempur holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempur has 18K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 40% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Malouf Base versus Tempur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalouf BaseTempur
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (67 ratings)4.6 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better39.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6718K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCVB incFullpower®

Customer experience

Malouf Base

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

Tempur

All ratings17,887 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative52.2%

User reviews

Malouf Base

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Connects quickly
  • 💡 Siri Shortcuts integration
  • 👍 User-friendly design
  • 👍 Hands-free control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Command lag
  • 🐛 App crashes or stops working
  • 🐛 Lost presets after updates
  • 🐛 Split king bed control issues

Tempur

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Detailed sleep tracking
  • 💡 Helpful sleep insights and coaching
  • 👍 Comfortable and high-quality bed

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent and inaccurate sleep tracking
  • 🔌 Connectivity and setup issues
  • 🔍 Limited smart home integration
  • 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app

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

Tempur

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect sleep time calculations
  • Sensor disconnection and sync issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Advanced sleep metrics (e.g., heart rate variability)
  • Customizable sleep tracking and automation
  • Improved smart home integration

In-app purchases

None

Malouf Base

No in-app purchases

None

Tempur

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Malouf Base free?
Malouf Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempur free?
Tempur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Malouf Base or Tempur?
Tempur is rated higher. Malouf Base averages 3.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Tempur averages 4.6 from 18K ratings.
Do Malouf Base or Tempur have ads?
Neither Malouf Base nor Tempur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Malouf Base or Tempur?
Malouf Base ships an update every 2 months, and Tempur every 2 months. Most recently, Malouf Base was updated on September 18, 2026 and Tempur on September 24, 2026.

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