TEMPUR vs Malouf Base
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TEMPUR
Control your adjustable bed base with this app. Customize ergonomic positions and enjoy soothing massage with adjustable zones and programs. Connect directly or via your home network for seamless control.
- Adjustable base control
- Ergonomic positioning
- Customizable massage
- 3 massage zones (head, foot, lumbar)
- 4 massage program choices
- Home network connectivity
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Take control of your comfort with the app that lets you control your TEMPUR-Ergo™ adjustable base. The TEMPUR-Ergo™ Premier Adjustable Base includes a virtually unlimited number of ergonomic positions along with soothing massage. With 3 zones (head, foot and lumbar) and 4 program choices (standard, wave, synchronized wave and pulse), you can customize the massage sensation to your preference. Connect directly to the base or set up the app to control your TEMPUR-Ergo adjustable base through your home network, eliminating the need to manually switch between wireless networks. Compatible only with TEMPUR-Ergo™ Premier and TEMPUR-Ergo™ Grand (v2) adjustable bases. Requires functional, installed Wi-Fi module included with the aforementioned products. Not compatible with the TEMPUR-Ergo™ Advanced or TEMPUR-Ergo™ Basic adjustable bases, or the first-generation TEMPUR-Ergo™ Grand adjustable base. Contact Tempur-Pedic customer service if you have questions about compatibility.
Malouf Base
Control your adjustable bed base with a fresh, modern interface. Manage sleep preferences, utilize partner control, and integrate with Siri Shortcuts for a seamless experience. Compatible with various Structures™ base models.
- Modern user interface
- Partner Control
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Sleep preference management
- Dark mode and auto adjust screen settings
- Compatibility with various base models
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• Fresh design and layout for a completely new user experience • Modern user interface makes it easier to navigate and explore the Malouf® Base app • Now with Partner Control and Siri Shortcuts (iOS 12+ users only) • Compatible with newer and older Structures™ base models (E450, M550, S750, E455, M555, S755) • Updated screen settings include dark mode and auto adjust with sunrise-sunset option • Set up and manage sleep preferences based on bed type (single, split, and split head)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Malouf Base at 3.3 against TEMPUR's 2.1. Malouf Base also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 22%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). TEMPUR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Malouf Base holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of TEMPUR's written reviews are positive against 40% of Malouf Base's.
TEMPUR ships an update every 4 months, Malouf Base every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TEMPUR | Malouf Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (120 ratings) | 3.3 (75 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 120 — better | 75 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tempur Sealy International, Inc. | CVB inc |
Customer experience
TEMPUR
Malouf Base
Bugs and requests
TEMPUR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Malouf Base
Reported bugs
19 issues- Alarm not showing as an option
- Lost presets after updates
- Connection lost frequently
- App not responding on Apple Watch
- Cannot control left side of split head bed
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- Lost connection with bed after fresh download
- App not syncing
- Base not responding after leaving app open
- Does not work with iPhone
- Bluetooth not recognized
- Siri commands rarely work
- Preset functions not working
- Incorrect bed models listed
- Accidentally deleting bed setup
- Anti-snore feature stopped working
- Snore detect sporadic
- Cannot control split Cal King bases simultaneously
- Alarm function broken via shortcuts
- Unpairs from bed when app closes or phone sleeps
Requested features
12 requests- Add custom presets
- Control both sides of split king bed separately
- Integrate with Amazon Echo and Alexa
- Widget support
- Weekday/weekend alarm settings
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- Bed-specific alarms
- Ability to control vibration via shortcuts
- Control massage via shortcuts
- Add missing bed models (e.g., E255, M510)
- Improve Siri shortcut flexibility for custom presets
- Fix Apple Watch app functionality
- Add dark mode
In-app purchases
TEMPUR
No in-app purchases
Malouf Base
No in-app purchases
