# PowerView vs DoomStroll

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DoomStroll at 100% against PowerView's 28%. DoomStroll also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). PowerView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DoomStroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PowerView asks for nothing beyond the download.

DoomStroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerView has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 DoomStroll's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerView | DoomStroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerview/id1009384826/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomstroll/id6761348221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Douglas](https://appshunter.io/developer/497700522) | [SMRLND LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817883516) |

## 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


### DoomStroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomstroll/id6761348221)

This app helps you control screen time by requiring you to walk a certain number of steps to unlock app usage. Earn screen time by walking and spend it when you want to use blocked applications. It encourages physical activity as a trade-off for digital engagement.

**Highlights:** Lock selected apps, Earn screen time by walking, Track steps via Apple Health, Earn achievements and streaks, No account required, Anonymous usage analytics

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DoomStroll Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| DoomStroll Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| DoomStroll Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PowerView free?

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

### Is DoomStroll free?

DoomStroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PowerView or DoomStroll?

DoomStroll is rated higher. PowerView averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while DoomStroll averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PowerView or DoomStroll have ads?

Neither PowerView nor DoomStroll shows ads.

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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.*