Comparison

LG ThinQ vs Elants

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

Head to head
About

LG ThinQ

Control and manage your LG smart home appliances from anywhere. This app offers smart care, automation, energy monitoring, and direct access to troubleshooting and service requests for your connected devices.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Smart home automation routines
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Product troubleshooting and service booking
  • AI-powered chat support
  • Downloadable appliance apps
Features
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Connect your IoT home appliances to the LG ThinQ app. Enjoy effortless product control, smart care, and convenient automation in one simple solution. ■ Discover the convenience of smart home appliances through the Home tab.  - Control your IoT home appliances from anywhere with our app.  - Get personalized recommendations for managing appliances based on usage history. - Find out ways to better make use of the app's features from ""Explore"" ■ Upgrade your products and your living spaces from ThinQ Play. - Download a variety of apps available for use from LG ThinQ On(AI Home Hub) - Use your products more efficiently and with greater ease by introducing new features to products you are currently using. - Upgrade your products based on your lifestyle and personal preferences. ■ Create smart routines to match your needs.  - Automatically turn on the lights and air purifier when it’s time to wake up.  - When you’re on vacation, automatically turn off products to save energy. ■ Monitor your energy consumption data quickly.  - Use Energy Monitoring to compare your power usage with your neighbors’.  - Set energy saving goals and get usage status notifications to help save energy more efficiently. - Receive care services for your products all in one place. ■ Handle everything from troubleshooting to service requests directly from the app.  - Use the Smart Diagnosis function to check your product’s status.  - Book a service visit from a professional engineer for an accurate diagnosis and inspection. ■ Ask our AI-powered 'Chat with LG' about ThinQ home appliances.  - Our 'Chat with LG' provides answers tailored to your product’s situation and condition. ※ Services and features may vary depending on your product model and your country or region of residence. The following access permissions are necessary for the ThinQ app. All the access permissions requested are optional access permission, so even if you do not allow them, you can still use the app except for the related services. (Including OS Request Permissions such as ""Siri & Search"", ""Notification"", ""Background App Refresh"", and ""Cellular Data"") [Optional Access Permissions] • Location - To find and connect to nearby Wi-Fi when registering the product. - To set and save the home location in Manage Home - To search for and use information about current locations, such as weather. - To check your current location in the ""Smart Routines"" function. • Camera - To take a profile picture - To share a home or account scanned from a QR code. - To take and attach photos in ""1:1 Inquiry."" - To record and store purchase receipts when registering additional information about the product..(미국 Only) - To use the AI oven Cooking Record feature. - To use in “Chat with LG” when entering the product and serial number information • Photo, Media, File - To use the smartphone's storage when downloading the information of the product to be connected - To take and attach photos in ""1:1 Inquiry."" - To record and store purchase receipts when registering additional information about the product. - To view photo/video on your smartphone on the TV. - To use in “Chat with LG” to save photos/videos of product symptoms or proof of purchase - To use in “Chat with LG” when entering the product and serial number information • Media and Apple Music - To view photo/video on your smartphone on the TV. • Microphone - To check product status via Smart Diagnosis - To use in “Chat with LG” when inputting through the microphone in the input window and using STT. • Local Network - To obtain the device connecting Wi-Fi info when adding devices • Bluetooth - To find and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices when adding a product to the app. • HomeKit - To add IoT-based products • Notifications - Notifications are essential for receiving updates on product status, important notices, benefits, and information.

About

Elants

Features
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Productivity isn't about managing time—it's about managing your energy. Ever tried to force complex work at 3 PM, only to feel your brain shutting down? We've all been there. Traditional productivity methods forget the most important factor: you. Elants is a personal energy orchestrator designed to help you map your unique energy cycles. Instead of fighting against your natural rhythms, Elants teaches you to flow with them, aligning your most demanding tasks with your energy peaks and simpler chores with your energy lulls. FREE FEATURES TO GET YOU STARTED: Energy Diary: Log your energy level (1-5) with a quick tap. Build the habit of checking in with yourself throughout the day. Weekly Pattern Report: After a few days, see a simple chart revealing your average energy peaks and valleys. Discover your "golden hours"! Mindful Task List: Create your to-do list and categorize each task as "High Energy" or "Low Energy" for smarter planning. UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL WITH ELANTS PRO: Connected Health Insights: See how your sleep and workouts from the Health app (HealthKit) directly impact your energy levels the next day. Smart Task Suggestions: Not sure where to start? Elants analyzes your current energy level and suggests the perfect task from your list to tackle right now. Integrated Daily Agenda: View your upcoming Calendar events directly within Elants, giving you full context for your day to plan more effectively. Our philosophy is "Calm Tech." Elants is designed to be a serene, powerful tool that gives you control without adding more stress to your day. Download Elants today and start orchestrating your energy for a more productive and balanced life. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LG ThinQ4 screens
Elants4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LG ThinQ at none against Elants's 2. LG ThinQ also leads on chart position (#20 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Elants's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Elants sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LG ThinQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LG ThinQ ships an update every 3 weeks, Elants every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LG ThinQ versus Elants: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLG ThinQElants
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (240K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings240K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size713 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLG Electronics, Inc.Gabriel Bonomo Dazzi

Bugs and requests

LG ThinQ

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unreliable device connections
  • Inaccurate temperature/status reporting
  • Inability to clear notification history
  • Forced location tracking
  • Account/login problems after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote start/stop for appliances
  • Customizable wash/dry cycles
  • Automatic clock adjustment
  • Integrated smart home features
  • Improved notification management

Elants

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LG ThinQ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Elants

Subscriptions2
  • Elants Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Elants Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LG ThinQ free?
LG ThinQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elants free?
Elants is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LG ThinQ or Elants have ads?
Neither LG ThinQ nor Elants shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LG ThinQ or Elants?
LG ThinQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elants every 4 days. Most recently, LG ThinQ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Elants on October 17, 2026.

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