Comparison

PowerView vs Bed Control

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

Head to head
About

PowerView

Control motorized window coverings from your mobile device. Adjust light and energy usage with a tap or automated schedules. Integrates with your connected home for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Control motorized window coverings
  • Group control of shades
  • Customizable Scenes
  • Automated Schedules
  • Sunrise/Sunset scheduling
  • Remote access with Gateway
Features
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Control your home's window coverings from the convenience of your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. The PowerView® App provides intelligent operation of popular Hunter Douglas window coverings. Adjust your window coverings to manage incoming light and energy usage throughout your home with the tap of a button or through automated operation. The app merges seamlessly with your connected lifestyle to provide a level of convenience and ease for your automated window coverings. Features: • Control Hunter Douglas motorized window coverings, individually or in groups, throughout your entire home. • Quickly and easily navigate the app using built-in tabs: Dashboard, Rooms, Scenes, and Schedules. • Add favorite Scenes, Shades, and Schedules to your Dashboard, so they appear first whenever you open the app. • Create customized shade position settings called "Scenes" for convenience, or to manage your natural lighting and privacy needs throughout the day. • Put your Scenes in motion using Schedules. Easily program your Scenes to activate automatically at different times of day to deliver the look and comfort you want, without you having to press a button. Configure Schedules to occur at a specific time, or based on unique Sunrise and Sunset times in your specific location. • Easily enable or disable Schedules, so that your blinds take the day off when you do. • Manage your Home from anywhere with RemoteConnect™. This requires a PowerView® Gateway, an Internet connection, and initial in-home setup. If you need help or have a question, email us at PowerView@hunterdouglas.com or call 1-844-PWR-VIEW (US), 1-800-265-8000 (Canada).

About

Bed Control

Easily control your LINAK®-powered comfort bed with this app. Adjust multiple positions, save favorites, and customize massage settings. It connects via Bluetooth® for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth bed control
  • Adjustable comfort positions
  • Save favorite bed settings
  • Customizable massage control
  • Silent alarm with massage/movement
  • Troubleshooting guide
Features
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Transform your sleeping experience by easily adjusting your LINAK®-powered comfort bed using this app. It works seamlessly with all LINAK TWINDRIVE® dual actuator systems and the LINAK Bluetooth® adapter, utilizing Bluetooth® Low Energy for efficient connectivity. Please note that some features may vary depending on your specific bed system. Features: Simple Pairing: Easily connect your mobile device to your bed using Bluetooth® technology. Choose Your Bed Type: Select between ‘single bed’ or ‘double bed’ settings for personalized control. Adjust Your Comfort: Control up to five positions: back, legs, neck, foot, and bed frame. Save Your Favorites: Access and automatically return to your favorite positions (available for advanced bed systems). Alarm: Set a silent alarm that can wake you with a soothing massage or by gently moving you to your favorite position (available only for compatible systems). Massage Control: Customize your massage experience by adjusting the intensity and selecting different massage modes. Built-In Troubleshooting: Get quick help with an intuitive troubleshooting guide. App Theme Options: Enjoy a customizable experience with dark mode, light mode, and system-controlled themes. Multi-Language Support: Enjoy the app in several languages for a better experience.

Screenshots

PowerView4 screens
Bed Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PowerView at 4.4 against Bed Control's 4.0. PowerView also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PowerView holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerView has 2.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of PowerView's written reviews are positive against 17% of Bed Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerView ships an update every 5 weeks, Bed Control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PowerView versus Bed Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerViewBed Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews — better17.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter DouglasLINAK

Customer experience

PowerView

All ratings2,387 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative60.8%

Bed Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative75.6%

Bugs and requests

PowerView

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Scenes not working as expected
  • Inability to discover/connect to shades
  • Inconsistent remote control functionality
  • Automation schedules not triggering properly
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  • Sync issues between app and physical shades

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Battery level indicators
  • Conditional scenes based on weather
  • Ability to adjust upper/lower limits
  • Improved group scene management
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  • Remote access without connectivity issues

Bed Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PowerView

No in-app purchases

None

Bed Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerView free?
PowerView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bed Control free?
Bed Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PowerView or Bed Control?
PowerView is rated higher. PowerView averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Bed Control averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do PowerView or Bed Control have ads?
Neither PowerView nor Bed Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerView or Bed Control?
PowerView ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bed Control every 4 months. Most recently, PowerView was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bed Control on September 21, 2026.

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