# PowerView vs Smith & Noble 4.0

The clearest difference is rating: PowerView at 4.4 against Smith & Noble 4.0's 3.0. PowerView also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 4) and device support. On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerView has 2.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerView | Smith & Noble 4.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerview/id1009384826/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smith-and-noble-40/id6478557151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 185 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/497700522) | [SMITH & NOBLE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576510066) |

## What reviewers say

### PowerView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerview/id1009384826)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful customer support
- 👍 Intuitive app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🐛 Unreliable automation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Scenes not working as expected
- Inability to discover/connect to shades
- Inconsistent remote control functionality
- Automation schedules not triggering properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Battery level indicators
- Conditional scenes based on weather
- Ability to adjust upper/lower limits
- Improved group scene management


### Smith & Noble 4.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smith-and-noble-40/id6478557151)

Manage your home's window coverings remotely. Adjust shades individually or in groups, create custom scenes, and schedule automated operations based on time or sunrise/sunset. Seamlessly integrates with your connected home for ultimate convenience.

**Highlights:** Control motorized window coverings, Individual and group control, Create custom scenes, Schedule automated operations, Remote access, Sunrise/sunset scheduling

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PowerView free?

PowerView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smith & Noble 4.0 free?

Smith & Noble 4.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PowerView or Smith & Noble 4.0?

PowerView is rated higher. PowerView averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Smith & Noble 4.0 averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*