Comparison

Purple Smart Base vs Tankquil

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

Tankquil

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Keep your marine aquarium’s tests, dosing plans, and maintenance in one place. Tankquil supports Mixed Reef, SPS Dominant, LPS Dominant, Soft Coral, FOWLR (fish only with live rock), Fish Only, Nano Reef, Frag Tank, and other marine setups. • Log water test results and review charts, reading history, and adjustable target ranges. • Follow guided testing steps and use reaction timers with sound and vibration options. • Work through guided dosing tools for essential elements, nutrient management, and supported complete dosing systems, with product preparation checks and limits. • Record doses, organize dosing schedules, and review guidance based on test trends and dosing history. • Plan maintenance with reminders, record completed work and aquarium events, and keep equipment records. • Explore fish, coral, and invertebrate profiles, photo credits, and compatibility planning. • Learn with Aquarium 101 and revisit the app walkthrough when you need help. Tankquil provides planning and reference guidance. Always verify current product labels and manufacturer instructions, use accurate water volume and fresh test results, and follow product-specific limits. Tankquil does not control or verify physical dosing equipment. Species and compatibility guidance is not a guarantee.

Screenshots

Purple Smart Base4 screens
Tankquil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Purple Smart Base at Free against Tankquil's $0.99. Purple Smart Base also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Purple Smart Base is free to download; Tankquil costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Purple Smart Base versus Tankquil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurple Smart BaseTankquil
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (695 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings695 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurple Innovation LLC AppsAvrian Zajac

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

Tankquil

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Purple Smart Base

No in-app purchases

None

Tankquil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Purple Smart Base free?
Purple Smart Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tankquil free?
Tankquil costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Purple Smart Base or Tankquil have ads?
Neither Purple Smart Base nor Tankquil shows ads.

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