# LIFX vs Motion Bed

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Motion Bed at 71% against LIFX's 18%. Motion Bed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). LIFX's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Motion Bed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LIFX has 7.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of LIFX's written reviews are positive against 71% of Motion Bed's.

LIFX ships an update fortnightly, Motion Bed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIFX | Motion Bed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifx/id657758311/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-bed/id1562846817/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 314 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/657758314) | [Zhejiang Shidao Electric Appliance Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444499347) |

## What reviewers say

### LIFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifx/id657758311)

Control your smart lights with this app. Easily adjust brightness, color, and temperature. Automate schedules, create custom scenes, and explore fun lighting effects. Integrates with voice assistants and HomeKit for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Basic light control (on/off, dim, color, temperature), Group lights for easy management, Automated schedules and scenes, Special lighting effects (music visualizer, fire, etc.), Live color painting on compatible lights, Custom color palettes, HomeKit integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent color quality and brightness
- 🔍 Customizable lighting effects and scenes
- 🔌 Easy setup and connectivity
- 📱 Responsive and intuitive app
- 🤖 Good integration with smart home platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and unreliable performance
- 🤯 Confusing and cluttered app UI
- 🔄 Frequent app and firmware updates breaking functionality
- 🤖 Poor integration with smart home platforms
- 🕰️ Scheduling and automation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Lights randomly disconnecting from app
- Scenes and effects not working as expected
- Scheduling issues and lights not responding to timers
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More granular control over individual lights
- Improved scene and effect customization
- Better scheduling and automation options
- Seamless integration with smart home platforms
- Simplified onboarding and setup process


### Motion Bed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-bed/id1562846817)

Easily control your adjustable bed using your smartphone via a Bluetooth connection. This application provides a convenient way to manage your bed's features directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Smartphone control, Adjustable bed management, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIFX free?

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

### Is Motion Bed free?

Motion Bed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LIFX or Motion Bed?

Motion Bed is rated higher. LIFX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Motion Bed averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LIFX or Motion Bed have ads?

Neither LIFX nor Motion Bed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LIFX or Motion Bed?

LIFX ships an update fortnightly, and Motion Bed every 2 months. Most recently, LIFX was updated on October 17, 2026 and Motion Bed on October 10, 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.*
