Comparison

PowerView vs ServiceJan

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

ServiceJan

Instantly find, book, and manage local service professionals for home repairs, maintenance, and various commercial needs. Offers real-time availability, technician transparency, and direct communication for unmatched clarity and speed.

Highlights
  • Instant service professional search
  • Real-time availability and booking
  • Technician-level transparency
  • Verified provider profiles
  • In-app messaging
  • Job status tracking
Features
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ServiceJan – Instantly Find, Request & Book Local Services with Full Transparency ServiceJan is the first and only all-in-one platform where customers can instantly find, request, and schedule real, available service professionals anytime, anywhere. From home repairs and maintenance to commercial, medical, and emergency services, ServiceJan offers true real-time matching, live availability, and technician-level transparency across all industries. Whether it’s urgent help or a scheduled project, ServiceJan connects you with qualified professionals ready to get the job done with unmatched clarity, choice, and speed. For Customers – Your Service Solution, On Demand No more calling around, browsing incomplete directories, or waiting days for callbacks. With ServiceJan, you can: • Instantly find nearby professionals available now or later • View verified info about each provider before booking • See full profiles: specialties, credentials, licenses, reviews, photos • Check real-time availability, pricing estimates, and arrival windows • Review performance history, ratings, and completion stats • Communicate directly through in-app messaging • Choose your preferred payment method directly with the provider • Schedule, reschedule, cancel, and manage jobs with ease • Track job status, technician location, and service history live Unmatched Insight into Every Technician and Provider ServiceJan is the only app that shows real-time, in-depth visibility into the professionals doing the work. Each provider profile includes: • Skills and specialties • Supply/parts availability and first-visit completion capability • Job history and matched categories • Certifications, licenses, and insurance • Ratings, reviews, and performance stats One App. Unlimited Services. Always Expanding. ServiceJan is not limited to preset categories. New services are dynamically created and matched as needed. Whether it’s niche repairs, wellness, warranty claims, or a custom request, ServiceJan intelligently builds the right network. It’s truly the one app for all residential and commercial service needs. Powered by Multi-Level AI & Real Data What sets ServiceJan apart is its advanced multi-level AI and real data engine, combined with its all-in-one service business software. It analyzes location, provider availability, job type, tools, past performance, and more to instantly match you with the right pro faster and more reliably than any other solution. Growing Service Categories Include: • HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical • Appliance Repair & Installation • Furniture Repair, Assembly, Disassembly • Handyman, Carpentry, Painting • Residential & Commercial Cleaning • IT & Technical Support • Medical & Wellness Professionals • Auto Services, Locksmiths, Moving • Landscaping, Roofing, Flooring • Custom Requests & Specialty Categories For Service Providers – More Than Just Leads ServiceJan isn’t just for customers it’s also a complete platform for service providers. Pros and businesses can: • Create, accept, and manage jobs in real time • Track performance and history • Communicate with clients instantly • Offer flexible pricing, invoicing, and billing • Manage ServiceJan and external jobs in one system • Run their entire operation on the field or in the office Experience the Future of Service Real-Time, Intelligent, All-In-One. Whether you’re a homeowner, property manager, business, or just need help fast ServiceJan is the only app delivering real-time, intelligent, and fully transparent service booking and business management across all industries. Download ServiceJan today and get things done smarter fast, easy, and built around your needs.

Screenshots

PowerView4 screens
ServiceJan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ServiceJan at 100% against PowerView's 28%. ServiceJan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). PowerView's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 33). 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

ServiceJan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerView has 2.4K ratings behind it against 33, 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 100% of ServiceJan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerView ships an update every 5 weeks, ServiceJan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PowerView versus ServiceJan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerViewServiceJan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings)4.9 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter DouglasServiceJan Inc.

Customer experience

PowerView

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

ServiceJan

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ServiceJan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PowerView

No in-app purchases

None

ServiceJan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerView free?
PowerView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ServiceJan free?
ServiceJan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PowerView or ServiceJan?
ServiceJan is rated higher. PowerView averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while ServiceJan averages 4.9 from 33 ratings.
Do PowerView or ServiceJan have ads?
Neither PowerView nor ServiceJan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerView or ServiceJan?
PowerView ships an update every 5 weeks, and ServiceJan fortnightly. Most recently, PowerView was updated on September 23, 2026 and ServiceJan on September 25, 2026.

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