Comparison

PowerView vs Control4

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

Control4

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Automated routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views and security alerts
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
Features
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

PowerView4 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PowerView at 4.4 against Control4's 3.6. PowerView also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 70) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (39% vs 28%). 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerView has 2.4K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of PowerView's written reviews are positive against 39% of Control4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerView ships an update every 5 weeks, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PowerView versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerViewControl4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better3.6 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews39.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better70
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter DouglasSnap One, LLC

Customer experience

PowerView

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

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative54.5%

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

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PowerView

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerView free?
PowerView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PowerView or Control4?
PowerView is rated higher. PowerView averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do PowerView or Control4 have ads?
Neither PowerView nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerView or Control4?
PowerView ships an update every 5 weeks, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, PowerView was updated on September 23, 2026 and Control4 on September 24, 2026.

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