Ergo Power Command vs Purple Smart Base
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ergo Power Command
Control your adjustable bed base directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app easily connects via WiFi to mimic your remote's functions, offering convenient adjustments.
- WiFi connectivity
- Mimics remote functions
- Easy setup
- iOS device control
- Adjustable base management
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Control your adjustable base from your iOS device. 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.
Purple Smart Base
Control your Purple adjustable bed base for personalized comfort and sleep optimization. Adjust positions, access presets like Zero Gravity and Anti-Snore, save custom settings, and enjoy massage and underbed lighting features on compatible models.
- Adjustable head and foot elevation
- Lumbar support and pillow tilt (Premium Plus)
- Zero Gravity preset
- Anti-Snore preset
- Save custom positions
- Massage functionality (Premium Plus)
- Underbed lighting control (Premium Plus)
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The Purple Smart Base app controls the Purple Premium and Purple Premium Plus bases. You must have one of these bases to use this app. Not all features are available on the Purple Premium base. Get more info or purchase one at www.purple.com. SLEEP + LIVE MORE COMFORTABLY Elevate your sleeping experience with Purple adjustable bases, giving you the power to create personalized alignment whether you're lounging, resting, or catching some deep Zzzz's. Combined with a Purple mattress, our adjustable bases enhance your life at rest and play. EASILY ADJUST YOUR BASE Complete control of your preferred body alignment and comfort with endless ergonomic positions. - Use the Head Up and Foot Up controls - For Premium Plus owners, adjust Lumbar Support and Pillow Tilt to increase targeted support for your lower back and neck. ACCESS PRESETS TO FIND YOUR PERFECT COMFORT Our built-in Presets are all on one screen so you can easily access them. - Zero G lifts your legs higher than your heart to increase blood circulation and improve recovery. - Anti-Snore improves breathing and reduces sleep interruptions for a more peaceful slumber - Flat lets you get your bed to the flat position in one tap so you can effortlessly get your bed ready for sleep. SAVE MEMORY POSITIONS Find your perfect position and save it right in the app for even more personalized comfort. Name your memory, too! CREATE YOUR PERFECT MASSAGE (Purple Premium Plus Only) Select from three levels of intensity and start a head, foot or full body massage for soothing relaxation. CUSTOMIZE UNDERBED LIGHTING (Purple Premium Plus Only) We’ve got a few Underbed Lighting features only available in the app and not available on the physical remote. - Turn off / on Underbed Lighting motion detection - Set the duration of the Underbed Light when it detects motion
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Purple Smart Base at 4.8 against Ergo Power Command's 2.1. Purple Smart Base also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 29%) and ratings volume (618 vs 10). Ergo Power Command's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Purple Smart Base holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purple Smart Base has 618 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Ergo Power Command's written reviews are positive against 56% of Purple Smart Base's.
Ergo Power Command ships an update every 2 months, Purple Smart Base every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ergo Power Command | Purple Smart Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (618 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 56.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 618 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ergomotion Inc | Purple Innovation LLC Apps |
Customer experience
Ergo Power Command
Purple Smart Base
Bugs and requests
Ergo Power Command
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Purple Smart Base
Reported bugs
7 issues- App fails to connect to smart base
- Random disconnections from bed
- Device not found after disconnection
- Firmware update prompts with connection failures
- Custom memory presets not saving correctly
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- Presets defaulting to maximum head/feet positions
- Connection requires multiple retry attempts
Requested features
10 requests- Apple Watch app control
- Scheduled bed position automation (e.g., zero gravity wake-up)
- Extended massage duration (60+ minutes)
- Synchronized massage motor controls with wave patterns
- Landscape mode for app
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- Alarm functionality
- Bedtime routine automation with timed position changes
- Light timer and motion sensor controls
- Extend massage time during active session without restarting
- Additional massage frequency settings
In-app purchases
Ergo Power Command
No in-app purchases
Purple Smart Base
No in-app purchases
Questions
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