Comparison

Resident Adjustable Bed vs Purple Smart Base

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

Head to head
About

Resident Adjustable Bed

This app provides convenient control and access to features for a comfortable sleep experience. It highlights memory foam mattresses with unique benefits like extended home trials and a lifetime warranty.

Highlights
  • Adjustable bed control
  • Memory foam mattress information
  • 365-night home trial
  • Free shipping and returns
  • Forever warranty
  • Works with all frames
Features
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Experience convenience and comfort right at your fingertips with this Resident app! For a relaxing and dream-filled sleep, Resident also offers the best memory foam mattresses with unique features that include: ü Risk-free 365 nights home trial ü Free shipping & returns ü Forever warranty ü Available in all standard sizes ü Works with all frames Get your Resident memory foam mattress now!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

Screenshots

Resident Adjustable Bed4 screens
Purple Smart Base4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Purple Smart Base at 4.8 against Resident Adjustable Bed's 1.9. Purple Smart Base also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 23%) and ratings volume (690 vs 19). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Purple Smart Base holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purple Smart Base has 690 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Resident Adjustable Bed's written reviews are positive against 56% of Purple Smart Base's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Resident Adjustable Bed versus Purple Smart Base: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResident Adjustable BedPurple Smart Base
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (19 ratings)4.8 (690 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19690 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDewertOkin Technology Group Co., Ltd.Purple Innovation LLC Apps

Customer experience

Resident Adjustable Bed

All ratings18 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

Purple Smart Base

All ratings473 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Resident Adjustable Bed

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

None

Resident Adjustable Bed

No in-app purchases

None

Purple Smart Base

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resident Adjustable Bed free?
Resident Adjustable Bed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Purple Smart Base free?
Purple Smart Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Resident Adjustable Bed or Purple Smart Base?
Purple Smart Base is rated higher. Resident Adjustable Bed averages 1.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Purple Smart Base averages 4.8 from 690 ratings.
Do Resident Adjustable Bed or Purple Smart Base have ads?
Neither Resident Adjustable Bed nor Purple Smart Base shows ads.

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