# Smart Shades vs MySmartBlinds

The clearest difference is rating: MySmartBlinds at 2.5 against Smart Shades's 2.1. MySmartBlinds also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MySmartBlinds holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 101 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Smart Shades's written reviews are positive against 20% of MySmartBlinds's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smart Shades ships an update every 2 months, MySmartBlinds every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Shades | MySmartBlinds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-shades/id1016406862/reviews) | **[2.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysmartblinds/id1042778784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 20.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 47 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wazombi](https://appshunter.io/developer/922472388) | [MYSMARTBLINDS, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042778783) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Shades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-shades/id1016406862)

Transform your existing window shades into smart devices with this solar-powered, wireless gadget. Control your blinds remotely via a smartphone app, setting custom schedules and automated movements for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** Turns regular shades into smart shades, Solar-powered operation, Wireless and easy installation, Smartphone app control, Automated patterns and schedules, Bluetooth Low Energy communication

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with HomeKit
- 👍 Automations and scenes work
- 👍 Good product, great service
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Works well with HomeKit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App not opening
- 🐛 Basic and poorly designed
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Software awful

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes with Smart Shades 3
- App crashes after update
- App crashes instantly
- App closes itself right away
- App won't open at all

**Requested features**

- Matter support
- Change app language
- Change highest/lowest position
- Recalibrate function
- Simple up and down buttons


### MySmartBlinds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysmartblinds/id1042778784)

Automate your home's horizontal blinds with this app. Set custom schedules for blinds to open, close, or adjust, and control them remotely. Features include sun tracking and energy-saving modes.

**Highlights:** Automate blind opening and closing, Set weekly schedules per room, Sun tracking for seasonal adjustments, Energy saving mode, Remote control via app, Gradual tilt option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept for retrofitting blinds
- 👍 Easy installation and app setup
- 👍 Voice control functionality (when working)
- 👍 Energy saving features (when working)
- 👍 Quiet operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Unable to log in / login issues
- 🐛 App requires frequent re-login
- 🐛 Blinds randomly deleted from app
- 🐛 Support is non-existent or slow

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Login failures (password reset not working)
- App deletes all paired blinds
- Bridge broken for weeks
- Cannot log back into the app

**Requested features**

- HomeKit support
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Apple Watch app support
- More modern app interface
- Improved voice control for multiple blinds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Shades free?

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

### Is MySmartBlinds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Shades or MySmartBlinds?

MySmartBlinds is rated higher. Smart Shades averages 2.1 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while MySmartBlinds averages 2.5 from 101 ratings.

### Do Smart Shades or MySmartBlinds have ads?

Neither Smart Shades nor MySmartBlinds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Shades or MySmartBlinds?

Smart Shades ships an update every 2 months, and MySmartBlinds every 3 months. Most recently, Smart Shades was updated on November 1, 2026 and MySmartBlinds on November 6, 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.*