Lucid Base vs InkSwatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control head and foot position
- Manage massage and lighting
- Intuitive user interface
- Dark mode and auto-adjust screen
- Partner control
- Siri Shortcuts (iOS)
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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)
InkSwatch
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InkSwatch is a private journal for fountain pen collectors. Catalogue pens, inks, and handwritten swatches on your iPhone with no account and no external service. CORE FEATURES - Pen library for brand, model, nib size, nib material, filling system, acquisition date, ink status, and notes. - Ink library for brand, ink name, bottle size, colour, and collection notes. - Swatch gallery for comparing ink colours across paper types. - Currently inked tracker so you can see what is in each pen. - Ink history per pen for every fill and swap. - Search across pens, inks, nibs, and notes. - On-device SwiftData storage. INKSWATCH PRO InkSwatch Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited pens, inks, and swatches beyond the starter collection limits. It is not a subscription and does not auto-renew. PRIVACY Your collection is stored on your device. InkSwatch does not require an account, does not include analytics SDKs, and does not use advertising identifiers. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use: https://inkswatch.keenshift.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://inkswatch.keenshift.ai/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lucid Base at none against InkSwatch's 1. Lucid Base also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). InkSwatch's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support 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. InkSwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lucid Base asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lucid Base ships an update every 9 months, InkSwatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lucid Base | InkSwatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CVB inc | Mitaanshu Agarwal |
Bugs and requests
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
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- 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
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- 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
InkSwatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lucid Base
No in-app purchases
InkSwatch
- InkSwatch Pro$9.99
