Comparison

LG ThinQ vs Lublu

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
Currently charting
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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

Lublu

Features
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Lublu is the app for couples who want to stay close, whether you're together every day or a whole time zone apart. In just a few minutes a day, share what matters, play together, and build a private space that belongs to just the two of you. WHAT YOU CAN DO Make it a daily habit: Answer thoughtful daily questions together to spark real conversations and learn something new about each other. Pair with your partner: Add your answers, then unlock theirs to start a discussion and grow closer, even from a distance. Play together: Fun, flirty games and conversation decks made for two, from lighthearted to deep. Keep a shared journal: Capture moments, notes, and memories side by side. Stay close all day: Home-screen widgets and partner notifications keep you connected between messages. WITH LUBLU+ PREMIUM Go deeper: Unlock premium decks like Deep Dive and Dealbreakers for the conversations that matter most. Unlimited everything: Unlimited shared journals and every premium game. Make it yours: Extra widgets and themes to personalize your space. Whether you're newly dating, long-distance, or years in, Lublu helps you build a happier, closer relationship, one small moment at a time. Questions or ideas? Get in touch at https://mylublu.com/contact/ SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Lublu+ is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, both with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mylublu.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mylublu.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

LG ThinQ4 screens
Lublu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LG ThinQ at none against Lublu's 2. LG ThinQ also leads on chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Lublu 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, Lublu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
LG ThinQ versus Lublu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLG ThinQLublu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (240K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings240K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size713 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLG ElectronicsZakarias Khadouj

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

Lublu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LG ThinQ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lublu

Subscriptions2
  • Lublu+7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Lublu+7 Days trial$35.991 Year

Questions

Is LG ThinQ free?
LG ThinQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lublu free?
Lublu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LG ThinQ or Lublu have ads?
Neither LG ThinQ nor Lublu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LG ThinQ or Lublu?
LG ThinQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lublu every 2 weeks. Most recently, LG ThinQ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lublu on October 17, 2026.

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