Comparison

LuvLink vs Private Stock

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Device setup and management
  • Color and brightness control
  • Secret code creation
  • Remote color sending
  • Group management and invitations
  • Sleep mode settings
Features
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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!

About

Private Stock

Features
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We are a next-generation vending company focused on convenience, compliance, and smart retail technology. Our mission is to deliver high-demand, last-minute products to adults through secure, modern vending machines placed in strategic, high-traffic locations. Our machines are designed to serve customers where traditional retail falls short: late nights, busy events, and moments when access matters most. From nicotine products and lifestyle accessories to personal essentials and tech items, we curate our inventory based on consumer demand, location data, and purchasing trends. We partner with venues, events, and property owners to create additional revenue streams while enhancing the customer experience. Our platform integrates age-verification technology, remote inventory monitoring, and digital payments to ensure every transaction is secure, compliant, and seamless. As we expand, our focus remains on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and thoughtful product selection, building a vending network that is trusted by partners, customers, and regulators alike.

Screenshots

LuvLink4 screens
Private Stock4 screens

Verdict

The call

LuvLink and Private Stock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuvLink ships an update every 3 weeks, Private Stock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LuvLink versus Private Stock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuvLinkPrivate Stock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB123 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDig8tal Pty LtdLifeVend

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

Private Stock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LuvLink

No in-app purchases

None

Private Stock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LuvLink free?
LuvLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Stock free?
Private Stock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LuvLink or Private Stock have ads?
Neither LuvLink nor Private Stock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuvLink or Private Stock?
LuvLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and Private Stock fortnightly. Most recently, LuvLink was updated on October 25, 2026 and Private Stock on October 21, 2026.

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