Malouf Base vs iON
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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)
iON
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The iON-it Guardian Lite is the ideal choice for vehicle owners who want a simple, effective, and smart anti-theft solution. Just connect an iON-it Guardian Lite system's power, ground, ignition detection, and immobilizer relay wires to a vehicle, no complex setup needed and unrivaled protection over your vehicle's security is at your fingertips. The dedicated iON-it Guardian Lite iOS App provides an instant view of vehicle battery voltage, and allows vehicle owners to control the immobilizer relay directly from their phones. Smart Features That Put You in Control ~ iOS App Interface: Instantly view vehicle battery voltage, and control the immobilizer relay directly from your phone. ~ Anti-Theft Mode: Set up alarm scenarios and triggers. Arm the vehicle remotely via the app for added security. ~ Track with Find My: Locate your vehicle through Apple’s trusted Find My app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Malouf Base at every 2 months against iON's every 5 months. Malouf Base also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Malouf Base ships an update every 2 months, iON every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Malouf Base | iON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (75 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CVB inc | ARKNAV INTERNATIONAL, 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
iON
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Malouf Base
No in-app purchases
iON
No in-app purchases
