Comparison

Malouf Base vs Thrivera Connect

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

Thrivera Connect

Features
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Welcome to Western Home Services! At Western Home Services, we transform lives through meaningful human connection. With this goal in mind, we offer the Western Home Services mobile app to our family members to stay connected to what is going on in our communities. You can enjoy: Viewing the calendar of upcoming events Messaging engagement staff in the community Receiving photos of your loved one Updates on what events your loved one has attended.

Screenshots

Malouf Base4 screens
Thrivera Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Malouf Base at 13.0 against Thrivera Connect's 15.1. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malouf Base ships an update every 2 months, Thrivera Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Malouf Base versus Thrivera Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalouf BaseThrivera Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCVB incTSOLife INC

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

Thrivera Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Malouf Base

No in-app purchases

None

Thrivera Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Malouf Base free?
Malouf Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thrivera Connect free?
Thrivera Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Malouf Base or Thrivera Connect have ads?
Neither Malouf Base nor Thrivera Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Malouf Base or Thrivera Connect?
Malouf Base ships an update every 2 months, and Thrivera Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Malouf Base was updated on October 7, 2026 and Thrivera Connect on October 10, 2026.

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