Best Forest Connect alternatives: apps like Forest Connect

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Forest Connect is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Forest Connect

Help me by Somfy#1

Help me by Somfy by SOMFY SAS

Professional solution
Editor's Choice
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.2(5 ratings)
Free
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This application guides installers through the setup of Somfy products with step-by-step instructions. It eliminates the need for paper manuals and reduces errors for efficient installations. Access instructions offline and use QR codes for simplified navigation.

2.3😞(64 ratings)
Free
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Effortlessly control automated window coverings from anywhere using your smartphone or tablet. This app provides live status updates and integrates with popular voice assistants and smart home systems for a customized home automation experience.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Works as expected (sometimes)
  • πŸ‘ Scenes and timers can be useful
  • πŸ‘ Integration with Alexa (indirectly)
  • πŸ‘ UI is fine (basic)
  • πŸ‘ Easy to set up (initially)

Room to Improve

  • 😞 Clunky and hard to use
  • 😞 Major issues with automation
  • 😞 Only compatible with 2.4g WiFi
  • 😞 Battery display not accurate
  • 😞 Incredibly frustrating
  • 😞 Useless without physical presence
  • 😞 Does not work with HomeKit
  • 😞 Firmware updates problematic
  • 😞 Scammers and low quality
  • 😞 App continually crashes
  • 😞 Not reliable
  • 😞 Shades disappear from app
  • 😞 Shade position rarely accurate
  • 😞 Slow to send commands
  • 😞 Unusable with Control4
  • 😞 No way to see hub status
  • 😞 Swapping hubs requires reprogramming
  • 😞 Shade pairing not stored in account
  • 😞 Automation stops working
  • 😞 Blinds disappear
  • 😞 Rooms and blinds disappear
  • 😞 Continually crashed
  • 😞 Never works right
  • 😞 Incorrect information
  • 😞 Loses shades
  • 😞 No one to contact
  • 😞 Very basic controls
  • 😞 Inconsistent operation
  • 😞 Some shades never work
  • 😞 Cannot be put on system
  • 😞 Will not pair with blind
  • 😞 Very buggy
  • 😞 Not user friendly
  • 😞 Doesn't work properly
  • 😞 Bridge disconnects from WiFi
  • 😞 No tech support
  • 😞 Can't change timers
  • 😞 App doesn't reflect shade status
  • 😞 Connected to bridge Wi-Fi but app doesn't recognize it
  • 😞 Extremely faulty
  • 😞 App does not match shade positions
  • 😞 Random updates cause issues
  • 😞 Won't connect to shades
  • 😞 Needs internet connectivity
  • 😞 Only one paired blind moves
  • 😞 Broken app
  • 😞 Cannot add anything
  • 😞 Firmware update screwed up app
  • 😞 Deleted all blinds
  • 😞 Will not let re-setup
Moen Flo#3

Moen Flo by Moen Incorporated

formerly Smart Water Network
Worth Considering
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.4😐(27K ratings)
Free
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Monitor your home's water usage, detect leaks, and control your water supply remotely. This app works with various Moen smart water devices to provide comprehensive protection and management.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Excellent water monitoring and leak detection
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use app and setup
  • πŸ”’ Helpful alerts and notifications
  • βš™οΈ Useful smart features like scheduling and remote control

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy app with frequent crashes and connectivity issues
  • πŸ€– Poor AI/ML performance in learning water usage patterns
  • πŸ€” Confusing and unintuitive app interface
  • πŸ”‡ Lack of integration with popular smart home platforms like HomeKit

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