Comparison

LARQ vs StraightApp+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Track filter life
  • Monitor water consumption
  • Activate purification remotely
  • Customize pitcher settings
  • Receive software updates
Features
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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

About

StraightApp+

This app pairs with a wearable device to provide real-time posture feedback and coaching. It offers customizable settings, progress tracking, and AI-powered modes for daily use or posture training.

Highlights
  • Real-time posture tracking
  • Gentle vibration reminders
  • Customizable device settings
  • AI-powered Casual and Training modes
  • Personalized daily goals
  • Progress statistics
Features
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This application works with your STRAIGHT+ device. Kodgem Straight+ is a small personal posture coach that discreetly attaches to the upper part of your back and provides you with instant posture feedback. When you slouch, your Kodgem Straight will gently vibrate to remind you to return to your upright position. The Kodgem Straight Posture Corrector comes with a real-time posture tracking iOS App, StraightApp+. With StraightApp+, you can track your progress, customize your device settings as you wish, and do regular exercises to strengthen your back and chest muscles. Thanks to advanced AI support, your StraightApp+ offers two different modes: Casual Mode: Ideal for tracking your posture throughout the day. No continuous vibration, only when necessary, all-day tracking. Use for daily life and walks. Training Mode: Ideal for improving your posture. This mode will help you actively train your posture. Use it when you are sitting or stationary. In the app, you will find: - Step-by-step tutorial to help set up your device - Your own avatar that shows your posture in real-time and helps develop your posture awareness - Personalized daily goals based on performance - A profile and statistics screen to help you track progress and continue to improve - Many customizable settings for your device For more information: https://kodgemstraight.com For help: help@kodgemstraight.com

Screenshots

LARQ4 screens
StraightApp+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LARQ at 4.3 against StraightApp+'s 3.0. LARQ also leads on ratings volume (610 vs 2). 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

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

LARQ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LARQ has 610 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LARQ versus StraightApp+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLARQStraightApp+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (610 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings610 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLARQKodgem

Customer experience

LARQ

All ratings610 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral12.5%
Negative33.9%

StraightApp+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

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

StraightApp+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LARQ

No in-app purchases

None

StraightApp+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LARQ free?
LARQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StraightApp+ free?
StraightApp+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LARQ or StraightApp+?
LARQ is rated higher. LARQ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 610 ratings, while StraightApp+ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LARQ or StraightApp+ have ads?
Neither LARQ nor StraightApp+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LARQ or StraightApp+?
LARQ ships an update monthly, and StraightApp+ monthly. Most recently, LARQ was updated on October 16, 2026 and StraightApp+ on October 10, 2026.

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