Tidbyt vs LARQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tidbyt
This app connects a smart display to the internet, allowing you to customize its content. Glance at your desk to see the time, weather, calendar, and other useful information without needing your phone.
- Device setup and internet connection
- Brightness and settings adjustment
- Screen selection from a growing collection
- Display time, weather, calendar, stocks, and more
- Internet connection required
- Bluetooth connectivity
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Tidbyt is a smart display for your desk or shelf. It shows you the time, weather, your calendar, and more. Put your Tidbyt on your desk and stay updated just by glancing over. No need to even take your phone out of your pocket. With this app, you can: - Setup your Tidbyt device and get it connected to the Internet. - Adjust your Tidbyt's brightness and other settings. - Choose what to show on your Tidbyt. Pick from our growing collection of screens like weather, train times, stocks, and more. To use this app you'll need a working Internet connection, Bluetooth, and a Tidbyt device. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LARQ
Manage your smart water pitcher and track your hydration. Monitor filter life, view water consumption data, and remotely control purification features. Receive important software updates to enhance your experience.
- Track filter life
- Monitor water consumption
- Activate purification remotely
- Customize pitcher settings
- Receive software updates
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The LARQ App is your personal control center to manage your LARQ Pitcher PureVis. By syncing with the LARQ Pitcher PureVis, you can: • Track remaining LARQ Filter life so you know when to replace your Filter • Review daily household water consumption per week by tracking the volume of water filtered by the LARQ Pitcher PureVis • Remotely activate PureVis feature and customize other settings • Receive software updates
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LARQ at 4.3 against Tidbyt's 3.7. LARQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (621 vs 143). Tidbyt's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Tidbyt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. LARQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
LARQ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 621 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Tidbyt's written reviews are positive against 54% of LARQ's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Tidbyt | LARQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (143 ratings) | 4.3 (621 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | 53.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 143 | 621 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tidbyt, Inc. | LARQ |
Customer experience
Tidbyt
LARQ
User reviews
Tidbyt
From 143 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and intuitive interface
- ✨ Attractive retro design and aesthetics
- 📱 Simple and user-friendly app experience
- 🎯 Good sports tracking and score updates
- 🔄 Functional device when working properly
Room to improve
- 😞 Abandoned product with no support
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⚠️ Broken account creation and login system
- 🚫 No new apps or updates in 2+ years
- 📉 Many existing apps broken or non-functional
LARQ
From 621 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great water bottle
- 👍 Excellent water filtration
- 🔋 Long battery life
- 💡 Useful app features
- 🔒 Reliable self-cleaning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent water tracking
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Connectivity problems
- 💡 Lack of widgets and Apple Watch support
Bugs and requests
Tidbyt
Reported bugs
18 issues- Email verification link broken during account creation
- App crashes when removing Houston Metro Transit widget
- Settings gear icon disappears after update
- Search functionality not working
- Add button unresponsive for some apps
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- App forced logout with no recovery option
- Weather app not updating properly
- App slow performance and loading delays
- Deep link for email verification fails
- Setup screen stuck on location input
- App quits when opened
- Add app button blocks menu button
- Pixel display issues on iPad (partially fixed)
- Apps disappearing after updates
- White screen crashes
- Live news feeds scroll too fast with no speed control
- BART transit times not displaying
- YouTube stats app broken
Requested features
16 requests- Multiple team tracking for sports (NFL, NCAA, Hockey)
- Individual app display duration control
- App reordering without deletion and re-download
- Scheduled night mode for different days
- Apple Music and podcast support
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- iOS notifications and calendar integration
- iMessage and reminder support
- Shared calendar support
- Per-app scheduling options
- Display during game time only for sports apps
- App locking to display specific content
- PGA Tour golf tracking
- World Cup soccer coverage
- NCAA Basketball updates
- Better documentation for API keys
- Developer tools for non-coders
LARQ
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to register water consumption
- Frequent disconnections between bottle and app
- Filter life indicator not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add widgets for home screen and Apple Watch
- Improve water intake tracking accuracy
- Provide more customization options
- Implement push notifications for hydration reminders
In-app purchases
Tidbyt
- Tidbyt Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
LARQ
No in-app purchases
