# SG MUG vs Mug Link

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mug Link at every 6 weeks against SG MUG's every 4 months. Mug Link also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). SG MUG's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.8 for SG MUG against 1.8 for Mug Link. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SG MUG has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of SG MUG's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mug Link's.

SG MUG ships an update every 4 months, Mug Link every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SG MUG | Mug Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-mug/id6451433173/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mug-link/id6470121231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 38 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Broom Company of California, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260889463) | [Shenzhen Hansuo Technology Development Co,.Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712999896) |

## What reviewers say

### SG MUG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-mug/id6451433173)

This app connects to a smart mug to keep your hot beverages at your preferred temperature. Customize presets for different drinks, set timers for steeping or blooming, and receive notifications when your drink reaches the ideal warmth. Enjoy your coffee or tea at the perfect temperature from the first sip to the last.

**Highlights:** Maintain beverage temperature, Set custom temperature presets, Built-in tea steeping and coffee bloom timer, Receive temperature notifications, Display mug battery and charging status, Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mug Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mug-link/id6470121231)

This app connects to a Bluetooth device to display and control its temperature. You can set your desired temperature using buttons or directly on the device, and view power status. It supports both Celsius and Fahrenheit, and automatically reconnects after initial pairing.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device connection, Real-time temperature display, Set desired temperature, Power status indicator, Celsius and Fahrenheit support, Automatic reconnection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SG MUG free?

SG MUG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mug Link free?

Mug Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SG MUG or Mug Link?

SG MUG is rated higher. SG MUG averages 1.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Mug Link averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do SG MUG or Mug Link have ads?

Neither SG MUG nor Mug Link shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SG MUG or Mug Link?

SG MUG ships an update every 4 months, and Mug Link every 6 weeks. Most recently, SG MUG was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mug Link on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*