Comparison

PowerView vs AVA Resorts

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

Head to head
About

PowerView

Control 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. Manage your home's natural light and energy usage with ease.

Highlights
  • Control motorized window coverings
  • Create custom scenes
  • Schedule automated shade operations
  • Remote home management
  • Intuitive dashboard navigation
  • Sunrise/sunset scheduling
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

AVA Resorts

This app enhances your resort experience by providing detailed information about hotel amenities, spa treatments, and dining options. You can also request room service, stay updated on events, and discover local attractions.

Highlights
  • Explore hotel information and amenities
  • Book spa treatments
  • Browse restaurant menus and reserve tables
  • Request room service
  • Receive event notifications
  • Discover destination guides
Features
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AVA Resort Cancun is an expansive resort that redefines the art of hospitality. Every stay is a unique journey, filled with exceptional experiences, curated events, and endless opportunities for relaxation and fun. AVA is always reimagining ways to make your visit restorative, exciting, and truly memorable. With the Ava Hotels App, you can: Explore detailed hotel information and amenities Book rejuvenating spa treatments Browse menus and reserve tables at our restaurants Request room service anytime Stay updated with notifications about events and special offers Discover curated destination guides and nearby attractions And enjoy much more — all from your device Download the Ava Hotels App today and start your journey to a world of luxury, comfort, and inspiration — where every stay feels like your best one yet.

Screenshots

PowerView4 screens
AVA Resorts3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PowerView at 4.4 against AVA Resorts's 2.5. PowerView also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerView has 2.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of PowerView's written reviews are positive against 33% of AVA Resorts'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, AVA Resorts every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PowerView versus AVA Resorts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerViewAVA Resorts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better2.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter DouglasRCD Hotels

Customer experience

PowerView

All ratings2,396 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative60.3%

AVA Resorts

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

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

AVA Resorts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PowerView

No in-app purchases

None

AVA Resorts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerView free?
PowerView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVA Resorts free?
AVA Resorts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PowerView or AVA Resorts?
PowerView is rated higher. PowerView averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while AVA Resorts averages 2.5 from 10 ratings.
Do PowerView or AVA Resorts have ads?
Neither PowerView nor AVA Resorts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerView or AVA Resorts?
PowerView ships an update every 5 weeks, and AVA Resorts every 2 months. Most recently, PowerView was updated on November 11, 2026 and AVA Resorts on November 8, 2026.

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