Comparison

Purple Smart Base vs Resident Adjustable Base

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

Head to head
About

Purple Smart Base

Control your Purple adjustable bed base for personalized comfort and sleep optimization. Adjust positions, access presets like Zero Gravity and Anti-Snore, save custom settings, and enjoy massage and underbed lighting features on compatible models.

Highlights
  • Adjustable head and foot elevation
  • Lumbar support and pillow tilt (Premium Plus)
  • Zero Gravity preset
  • Anti-Snore preset
  • Save custom positions
  • Massage functionality (Premium Plus)
  • Underbed lighting control (Premium Plus)
Features
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The Purple Smart Base app controls the Purple Premium and Purple Premium Plus bases. You must have one of these bases to use this app. Not all features are available on the Purple Premium base. Get more info or purchase one at www.purple.com. SLEEP + LIVE MORE COMFORTABLY Elevate your sleeping experience with Purple adjustable bases, giving you the power to create personalized alignment whether you're lounging, resting, or catching some deep Zzzz's. Combined with a Purple mattress, our adjustable bases enhance your life at rest and play. EASILY ADJUST YOUR BASE Complete control of your preferred body alignment and comfort with endless ergonomic positions. - Use the Head Up and Foot Up controls - For Premium Plus owners, adjust Lumbar Support and Pillow Tilt to increase targeted support for your lower back and neck. ACCESS PRESETS TO FIND YOUR PERFECT COMFORT Our built-in Presets are all on one screen so you can easily access them. - Zero G lifts your legs higher than your heart to increase blood circulation and improve recovery. - Anti-Snore improves breathing and reduces sleep interruptions for a more peaceful slumber - Flat lets you get your bed to the flat position in one tap so you can effortlessly get your bed ready for sleep. SAVE MEMORY POSITIONS Find your perfect position and save it right in the app for even more personalized comfort. Name your memory, too! CREATE YOUR PERFECT MASSAGE (Purple Premium Plus Only) Select from three levels of intensity and start a head, foot or full body massage for soothing relaxation. CUSTOMIZE UNDERBED LIGHTING (Purple Premium Plus Only) We’ve got a few Underbed Lighting features only available in the app and not available on the physical remote. - Turn off / on Underbed Lighting motion detection - Set the duration of the Underbed Light when it detects motion

About

Resident Adjustable Base

Control your adjustable bed with personalized comfort settings. Features include zero gravity, anti-snore modes, independent head and foot adjustments, and massage functions for an enhanced sleep experience.

Highlights
  • Zero gravity mode
  • Anti-snore settings
  • Independent head and foot elevation
  • Massage functions
  • Customized comfort control
Features
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Elevate your sleep experience with customized comfort right at your fingertips with this Adjustable Base app. Enjoy zero gravity and anti-snore settings, independent head and foot elevation, massage, and more.

Screenshots

Purple Smart Base4 screens
Resident Adjustable Base3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Purple Smart Base at 4.8 against Resident Adjustable Base's 2.7. Purple Smart Base also leads on ratings volume (618 vs 10). 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

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

Purple Smart Base holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purple Smart Base has 618 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Purple Smart Base's written reviews are positive against 55% of Resident Adjustable Base's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Purple Smart Base versus Resident Adjustable Base: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurple Smart BaseResident Adjustable Base
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (618 ratings) — better2.7 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings618 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPurple Innovation LLC AppsDewertOkin Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Purple Smart Base

All ratings473 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

Resident Adjustable Base

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

Purple Smart Base

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App fails to connect to smart base
  • Random disconnections from bed
  • Device not found after disconnection
  • Firmware update prompts with connection failures
  • Custom memory presets not saving correctly
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  • Presets defaulting to maximum head/feet positions
  • Connection requires multiple retry attempts

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch app control
  • Scheduled bed position automation (e.g., zero gravity wake-up)
  • Extended massage duration (60+ minutes)
  • Synchronized massage motor controls with wave patterns
  • Landscape mode for app
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  • Alarm functionality
  • Bedtime routine automation with timed position changes
  • Light timer and motion sensor controls
  • Extend massage time during active session without restarting
  • Additional massage frequency settings

Resident Adjustable Base

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Purple Smart Base

No in-app purchases

None

Resident Adjustable Base

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Purple Smart Base free?
Purple Smart Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Resident Adjustable Base free?
Resident Adjustable Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Purple Smart Base or Resident Adjustable Base?
Purple Smart Base is rated higher. Purple Smart Base averages 4.8 out of 5 from 618 ratings, while Resident Adjustable Base averages 2.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Purple Smart Base or Resident Adjustable Base have ads?
Neither Purple Smart Base nor Resident Adjustable Base shows ads.

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