Comparison

Q vs Lucid Base

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

Head to head
About

Q

Control your adjustable bed base directly from your iOS device. This application easily connects via Bluetooth to mimic the functions of your original remote.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Mimics original remote functions
  • Easy setup
  • iOS device control
Features
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Control your adjustable base from your iOS device. This easy to setup app works for any BT enabled adjustable base and will mimic the functions of the remote that came with your adjustable base.

About

Lucid Base

Control your adjustable bed base from your smartphone. Adjust head and foot positions, manage massage and lighting, and set sleep preferences. Features a modern interface with dark mode and Siri Shortcuts for iOS users.

Highlights
  • Control head and foot position
  • Manage massage and lighting
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Dark mode and auto-adjust screen
  • Partner control
  • Siri Shortcuts (iOS)
Features
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Lucid Adjustable Base App Description - Compatible with the Lucid L600 (and L300 when paired with aftermarket Bluetooth module) - Engaging design and layout provide an intuitive user experience - Modern user interface makes it easier to navigate and explore the Lucid® Base app - Control Head position, Foot position, Massage, Lighting and more from your phone - Partner Control and Siri Shortcuts (iOS 12+ users only) - Screen settings include dark mode and auto adjust with sunrise-sunset option when location permissions are allowed - Set up and manage sleep preferences based on bed type (single or split)

Screenshots

Q2 screens
Lucid Base4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lucid Base at 32% against Q's 15%. Q's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). 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

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

Q ships an update every 3 months, Lucid Base every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Q versus Lucid Base: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQLucid Base
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews32.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOUTH BAY INTERNATIONAL, INCCVB inc

Customer experience

Q

All ratings71 ratings
Positive18.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative71.8%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

Lucid Base

All ratings73 ratings
Positive35.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative57.5%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative55.4%

User reviews

Q

From 71 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Connects every time
  • 👍 Functions perfectly
  • 👍 Basic controls work
  • 👍 Works like the remote
  • 👍 Works great

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App broken after updates
  • 🐛 Controls unresponsive
  • 🐛 Split king issues
  • 🐛 Base not showing up
  • 🐛 App is clunky/old

Lucid Base

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 👍 Works with remote issues
  • 👍 Useful for control
  • 👍 Integrates with iPhone/iPad
  • 👍 App works great
  • 👍 Good product

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes often
  • 🐛 UI poorly organized
  • 🐛 Features unreliable
  • 🐛 No reason for single page
  • 🐛 Snore detection turns off

Bugs and requests

Q

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Controls only one side of split king
  • App linked but base doesn't move
  • Base doesn't show up in Bluetooth list
  • Massage timer has fixed durations
  • App broken after recent updates
Show 10 more
  • Inputs unresponsive
  • Buttons not clickable
  • Alarm controls both sides independently
  • Scanning for connections disregards other devices
  • Unlabeled buttons for voiceover users
  • Only head up button works, won't bring down
  • App raises head but won't lower
  • Delay in massage function
  • App connects but controls don't work
  • Cannot operate split king in sync

Requested features

9 requests
  • Lengthen massage timer
  • Wake to massage/memory settings
  • No sound alarm option
  • Alexa compatibility
  • Siri/Google compatibility
Show 4 more
  • Sync split king operation
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Add security features
  • Improve accessibility for visually impaired users

Lucid Base

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • Alarm triggered on wrong day
  • Snore detection turns itself off
  • Under-bed light does not stay on
  • Alarm with massage does not work reliably
  • Siri Shortcuts no longer working
Show 32 more
  • App will no longer connect to bed
  • App has never connected
  • App does not work
  • App crashes when pressing Both Sides option
  • App crashes every time a button is pressed
  • App closes when trying to adjust wife's side
  • App does not detect base
  • App not syncing
  • App not pairing to base
  • App does not find product
  • App has not been pairing for over 2 months
  • Only one alarm active at a time
  • Multiple alarms not available bug
  • App won't find base
  • App does not detect base with iPhone 13 max pro
  • App does not pair to bed
  • App doesn't detect base
  • App not working as supposed to
  • App crashes quite often
  • App will not recognize Bluetooth controller
  • App will not synchronize or connect to bed
  • Lucid App will not move past the first page
  • App cannot find OKIN Bluetooth signal
  • Buttons won't work, need to relaunch app
  • No prompts in the app, tab is blank
  • TV position is not mapped
  • No way to turn off Massage once started
  • Snore detection mode needs improvement
  • Preset 'TV/Read' does not work
  • Preset 'Sleep' and 'Zero G' do not work
  • Bluetooth set to only 'When using the app'
  • Unable to get Siri to work

Requested features

15 requests
  • Longer massage time
  • More alarm options
  • Under-bed light with timer
  • Alarm with massage
  • Add massage function to alarm
Show 10 more
  • Timer feature for waking up
  • Extended feature or position by time
  • Automated timer programming
  • Add preset TV/Read to L300
  • Option to select memory button
  • Snooze functionality
  • HomeKit or Command Center integration
  • Option to set Bluetooth to 'Always'
  • Improve snore detection mode return to preset
  • Add timer for under-bed light

In-app purchases

None

Q

No in-app purchases

None

Lucid Base

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Q free?
Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lucid Base free?
Lucid Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Q or Lucid Base have ads?
Neither Q nor Lucid Base shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Q or Lucid Base?
Q ships an update every 3 months, and Lucid Base every 9 months. Most recently, Q was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lucid Base on October 5, 2026.

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