Comparison

Embr Wave 2 vs Sensiv Smart+

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

Head to head
About

Embr Wave 2

Control a wearable thermal device to manage temperature discomfort, stress, and improve sleep. Explore custom sessions, personalize settings, and track usage for better well-being.

Highlights
  • Explore thermal sessions for sleep, relaxation, and focus
  • Personalize device button programming
  • Customize temperature and session duration
  • Schedule automatic cooling and warming sessions
  • Track device usage and learn about your body
  • Receive app and firmware updates
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Unlock the full power of your Embr Wave thermal wristband with the Embr Wave 2 app. Embr Wave is the first clinically-validated thermal wearable + app that helps your body tap into its natural response to temperature to feel better. Using Embr Wave provides immediate relief from temperature discomfort, stressful moments, and can improve sleep. The Embr Wave 2 app is the "Mission Control” for your Wave device. A full menu of sessions is available in the app to help to crush that hot flash, sleep better, and focus on the task at hand. The app gives you access to ways to relax and unwind when you need it most or to keep your cool no matter the situation. From the office, to the plane, to your own bed—and even when walking into that next meeting or social event—your Wave has you covered. Use the Embr Wave 2 app to: - Explore thermal sessions designed for Sleep, Relaxation, Destressing, Hot Flashes, Focus, Personal Comfort, your guide to all things Embr Wave and personal temperature relief and control! - Ask Tempura anything about your Embr Wave. Learn how to improve how you feel with temperature, get immediate help with your Embr Wave, discover new features, and more. - Personalize your Wave by programming the buttons on the device for quick access to your favorite sessions. - Customize sessions by setting the temperature level (9 levels) and session duration (from 1 minute to 9 hours). - Save, edit, and rename your favorite sessions to your preferences. - Schedule your Wave to run cooling and warming sessions automatically at specified times. - Dim or turn off the lights on your device for an optimal sleep experience. - Track how you use the Wave to learn about your body over time. - Keep your Wave up to date with the latest features and improvements with app and firmware updates. The Embr Wave has received numerous awards, including Time Best Inventions honorable mention (2018); the AARP Innovator in Aging prize (2019); the Men’s Health Sleep Award (2020); the IF World Design Guide Award (2021), and the National Sleep Foundation Sleep Tech Award (2023).

About

Sensiv Smart+

This app works with a smart body fat scale to track 14 key health metrics, including weight and BMI. It offers a comprehensive view of your physical condition and syncs data with Apple Health Kit for easy monitoring.

Highlights
  • 14 physical data detection
  • Weight and BMI tracking
  • Comprehensive health overview
  • Apple Health Kit integration
  • Automatic data synchronization
Features
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1.Sensiv Smart+ is used in conjunction with an intelligent body fat scale to scientifically manage your health.It can comprehensively detect 14 physical data (Weight,BMI,etc.) for you, allowing you to fully understand your physical condition. 2.Supporting Apple Health Kit(only for iPhones with iOS10 or new version). Data includes Lean Body Mass,Height,Body Mass Index, Body Fat Percentage,Weight,Birthday and Gender will be automatically synchronized to Apple Health Kit.

Screenshots

Embr Wave 24 screens
Sensiv Smart+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sensiv Smart+ at none against Embr Wave 2's shown. Sensiv Smart+ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Embr Wave 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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

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

Embr Wave 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Embr Wave 2 has 4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Embr Wave 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sensiv Smart+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Embr Wave 2 ships an update every 2 months, Sensiv Smart+ every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Embr Wave 2 versus Sensiv Smart+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmbr Wave 2Sensiv Smart+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEmbr Labs Inc.Acutens Inc.

Customer experience

Embr Wave 2

All ratings3,618 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative19.5%

Sensiv Smart+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Embr Wave 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Connectivity issues between device and app
  • Firmware/software compatibility problems with newer devices
  • Battery life draining faster than expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Automatic mode/detection of hot flashes
  • More customization options
  • Improved app functionality and stability

Sensiv Smart+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Embr Wave 2

No in-app purchases

None

Sensiv Smart+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Embr Wave 2 free?
Embr Wave 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sensiv Smart+ free?
Sensiv Smart+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Embr Wave 2 or Sensiv Smart+?
Embr Wave 2 is rated higher. Embr Wave 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Sensiv Smart+ averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Embr Wave 2 or Sensiv Smart+ have ads?
Embr Wave 2 shows ads; Sensiv Smart+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Embr Wave 2 or Sensiv Smart+?
Embr Wave 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Sensiv Smart+ every 25 months. Most recently, Embr Wave 2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sensiv Smart+ on November 3, 2026.

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