Lifestyle

Verdicts at a glance

• Pinterest 6.8/10 Still the best tool for visual inspiration and idea collection, even if the commerce-first feed direction has diluted what made early Pinterest special.
• Amazon Alexa A broad companion app for Alexa owners with a solid 4.06 average, though the one-star share is higher than most big apps and it assumes you own compatible hardware.
• SmartThings A broad smart home controller that works best on Samsung phones, so check device support and country availability first.
• LG ThinQ A well liked lifestyle app on the numbers: 4.4 stars from 1,500,291 ratings and 100 million+ installs.
• SmartLife: Smart Living The ratings say well liked: 4.6 out of 5, with 50 million+ installs behind the listing.