LuvLink vs Hearth Companion App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LuvLink
Control and customize your LuvLink devices with this app. Manage groups, adjust settings like color and brightness, and send colors remotely. Stay connected with loved ones through shared device experiences.
- Device setup and management
- Color and brightness control
- Secret code creation
- Remote color sending
- Group management and invitations
- Sleep mode settings
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Set up and manage your LuvLink™ devices through our mobile app. Get access to a range of new features and settings for your device and create / manage your groups all in the one place! Change colors, brightness, create a secret code, send a color on the go, extend dimming times and manage sleep mode. See who is on your group and invite more to join!
Hearth Companion App
This app centralizes family organization with shared calendars, customizable routines, and an AI assistant to manage household tasks and habits. It aims to simplify daily life and promote shared responsibility for everyone in the home.
- Shared family calendars
- Customizable routines
- SMS AI-Assistant for calendar entries
- Household task management
- Daily weather updates
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Transform daily organization into a seamless, shared responsibility. Hearth Display is a centralized touchscreen that makes family organization an easier, shared responsibility for everyone in your home. Superpower your Hearth Display with access to our latest features. Synced calendars, customized routines, and Hearth Helper, our SMS AI-Assistant, are just the start. Our features include: Shared calendars for the whole family: Sync with Google Cal, iCal, and Outlook—all in one place. Streamline household tasks To-dos create visibility for all the work you do, making it easier to share the load. Transform habits into routines Turn mornings and evenings into ritualized routines designed for kids' independence. Meet your new SMS AI-assistant Effortlessly add paper calendar information into your shared calendar. Simply snap a picture of paper calendars to send Hearth Helper, who will automatically add this information to your calendar. Plan for the day ahead Get real-time weather updates, including daily high and low temperatures, tailored to your area. Visit our Terms of Service: www.hearthdisplay.com/policies/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LuvLink at 4.6 against Hearth Companion App's 3.9. LuvLink also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 225). Hearth Companion App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LuvLink holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LuvLink has 12K ratings behind it against 225, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of LuvLink's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hearth Companion App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LuvLink ships an update every 3 weeks, Hearth Companion App weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | LuvLink | Hearth Companion App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (12K ratings) — better | 3.9 (225 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 60.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 225 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dig8tal Pty Ltd | Hearth Display Inc |
Customer experience
LuvLink
Hearth Companion App
User reviews
LuvLink
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ❤️ Keeps loved ones connected
- 🌈 Fun and colorful
- 🤗 Thoughtful gift idea
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🌟 Excellent customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Setup can be frustrating
- 🔌 Requires constant power
- 🤔 Limited app functionality
- 🕰️ Notifications not always reliable
Hearth Companion App
From 225 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Game-changer for family organization
- 👍 Helpful tool for busy families
- 👍 Great family calendar
- 👍 Excellent family planner
- 👍 Wonderful replacement for old calendars
Room to improve
- 💰 Overly expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy app with bugs
- 🤖 Limited functionality without premium subscription
- 🤔 Missing key features like search and location
- 🤔 Cumbersome calendar management
Bugs and requests
LuvLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes during sign-up
- Lamp disconnects from WiFi
- Inconsistent color changes
- Timezone issues with sleep timer
Requested features
5 requests- Notification history in app
- Ability to customize color patterns
- Battery-powered option
- Improved WiFi connectivity
- Easier setup process
Hearth Companion App
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Syncing issues between app and display
- Events randomly change date/time
- Difficulty logging in and resetting password
Requested features
9 requests- Customizable home screen widget
- Ability to add locations to events
- Grocery list integration
- Meal planning and recipe integration
- Behavior chart for kids
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- Slideshow option for display photos
- Ability to toggle off unused calendar views
- Search function for events
- More flexible calendar views
In-app purchases
LuvLink
No in-app purchases
Hearth Companion App
No in-app purchases
