PowerView vs Westwind Management
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).
Westwind Management
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Welcome to the Westwind Management app, your all-in-one digital companion for effortless community living. Designed for homeowners, residents, and board members of properties managed by Westwind Management, this app keeps you connected, informed, and in control, anytime, anywhere. With Westwind Management, you can pay your balance online, reserve amenities, access important documents, stay updated with community announcements, and connect easily with your management team, and much more, all in one convenient place. Whether you’re at home or on the go, the Westwind Management app brings your community to your fingertips, making it easier than ever to manage your home, stay engaged, and enjoy a seamless living experience. Download now and experience a new way to live connected app, your all-in-one digital companion for effortless community living. Designed for homeowners, residents, and board members of properties managed by Westwind Management, this app keeps you connected, informed, and in control, anytime, anywhere. With Westwind Management, you can pay your balance online, reserve amenities, access important documents, stay updated with community announcements, and connect easily with your management team, and much more, all in one convenient place. Whether you’re at home or on the go, the Westwind Management app brings your community to your fingertips, making it easier than ever to manage your home, stay engaged, and enjoy a seamless living experience. Download now and experience a new way to live connected
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Westwind Management at every 2 weeks against PowerView's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update every 5 weeks, Westwind Management every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PowerView | Westwind Management |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Inc. | ONR Applications LLC |
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
Westwind Management
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PowerView
No in-app purchases
Westwind Management
No in-app purchases
Questions
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