PowerView vs Bed Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control motorized window coverings
- Group control of shades
- Customizable Scenes
- Automated Schedules
- Sunrise/Sunset scheduling
- Remote access with Gateway
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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).
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.
- Bluetooth bed control
- Adjustable comfort positions
- Save favorite bed settings
- Customizable massage control
- Silent alarm with massage/movement
- Troubleshooting guide
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PowerView | Bed Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews — better | 17.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunter Douglas | LINAK |
Customer experience
PowerView
Bed Control
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
PowerView
No in-app purchases
Bed Control
No in-app purchases









