# PowerView vs OurSharedPlace

The clearest difference is rating: OurSharedPlace at 5.0 against PowerView's 4.4. OurSharedPlace also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). PowerView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OurSharedPlace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. PowerView asks for nothing beyond the download.

OurSharedPlace 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PowerView ships an update every 5 weeks, OurSharedPlace weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerView | OurSharedPlace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerview/id1009384826/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oursharedplace/id6768829444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Douglas](https://appshunter.io/developer/497700522) | [Steve Murch](https://appshunter.io/developer/918755179) |

## 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


### OurSharedPlace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oursharedplace/id6768829444)

Manage shared properties like vacation homes or family cabins with a shared calendar, expense tracking, photo gallery, and important document storage. Coordinate with co-owners and guests, ensuring everyone stays informed and expenses are split fairly.

**Highlights:** Shared calendar for trip planning, Expense tracking and automatic splitting, Collaborative photo gallery, Centralized document storage, Contact directory, House blog for updates, Guest access codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $129.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PowerView free?

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

### Is OurSharedPlace free?

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

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

OurSharedPlace is rated higher. PowerView averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while OurSharedPlace averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PowerView or OurSharedPlace have ads?

Neither PowerView nor OurSharedPlace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PowerView or OurSharedPlace?

PowerView ships an update every 5 weeks, and OurSharedPlace weekly. Most recently, PowerView was updated on October 16, 2026 and OurSharedPlace on October 16, 2026.

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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.*