Modernwave vs Lomi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Modernwave
Automate and remotely control your third-party automation and security devices. This app integrates with various IoT protocols like Wifi, BLE, and NB-IOT for seamless smart home management.
- Remote device control
- Automation of devices
- IoT protocol integration
- Wifi, BLE, NB-IOT support
- Security device management
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Modernwave is a smart solutions app designed to automate your 3rd party automation and security devices and gives you the ability to control them remotely. The app comes fully loaded with various IOT protocol integrations including Wifi, BLE, NB-IOT protocols.
Lomi
Transform food waste into rewards with this app. Connect your device, run cycles, refer friends, and subscribe to earn points. Track your progress and impact, and access helpful information about your device.
- Earn rewards points
- Connect device
- Track Lomi cycle status
- Monitor environmental impact
- Access FAQs
- Redeem points for essentials
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Food waste is gross. We can do better. Lomi takes care of your food waste so you can spend time on things you actually enjoy. Turn your food waste into rewards. Earn points by connecting your device, running a Lomi cycle, referring friends, and subscribing. Use your Lomi points towards Lomi essentials and the everyday brands you love. Check your Lomi status at any time and track your impact every time you run a Lomi cycle. Want to understand your Lomi even more? The new app gives you easy access to any questions that you have.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Modernwave at 100% against Lomi's 62%. Modernwave also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Lomi's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 47 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Modernwave ships an update every 47 months, Lomi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Modernwave | Lomi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (931 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 62.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 931 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linkbase Technologies Inc | Open Mind Developments Corporation |
Customer experience
Modernwave
Lomi
Bugs and requests
Modernwave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Lomi
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not compatible with latest OS updates
- Sync issues between app and device
- Inaccurate cycle time estimates
Requested features
4 requests- Remote control and device settings in the app
- More detailed instructions and troubleshooting guides
- Improved app design and user experience
- Expanded app features (e.g., cycle scheduling, notifications)
In-app purchases
Modernwave
No in-app purchases
Lomi
No in-app purchases
