Comparison

Arcadia Controller. vs My CDVI

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

Head to head
About

Arcadia Controller.

Control your Arcadia Louvered Roof System wirelessly from your iOS device. Manage multiple zones, set custom presets, and automate your pergola with built-in timers and sensors for rain and wind. Requires specific hardware to function.

Highlights
  • Wireless control via Bluetooth
  • Control multiple zones
  • Customizable presets
  • Rain and wind sensor integration
  • Hurricane mode
  • Manage up to 16 motors
Features
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Control your Arcadia Louvered Roof System using your smart phone or device. Welcome to the 21st century! This amazing app will provide you with the ability to control your Arcadia Louvered Roof System wirelessly, right from your iOS devices like iPhone, iPod, iPad or iPad mini. Arcadia’s Smart Remote app does not need Internet connection. You just need to enable your smart phone/device Bluetooth for wireless connectivity. The App delivers the high definition user interface with stunning backgrounds. It also requires specific Hardware to work and without the Hardware it cannot be used. Features Please visit www.arcadiaroofs.com for more information, hardware requirements, and additional support. Designed specifically for the Arcadia Louvered Roof System. Bluetooth connectability with password protection. Manually open and close your system via touchscreen buttons. Control up to four (4) different zones individually or all together. Make your smart pergola even smarter with our built in timers and sensors! Presets. Four preset options to choose from, with each position set by you. Depending on the time of the day, program your optimal positions that you use the most for quick one-touch positions. Rain Sensor with options. Close on Rain (Yes or No), Open After Rain (No, Last Position, Preset 1, 2, 3, or, 4) Wind Sensor with options. Close at (10 mph, 15 mph, etc.) Hurricane Mode. Do you live in a Hurricane Zone? This feature will allow you to override all timers and sensors and open the system if it gets too windy. Manage up to 16 motors with one app. Multiple phone/device capability. For more details please contact the email given below: appsupport@arcadiaroof.com

About

My CDVI

Features
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Key Features: Quickly browse the full range of CDVI products Real-time updates of datasheets and manuals Product pictures and tutorials Create a personalized catalog by adding products to your Favorites Already have an account on www.cdvi.ca? You can use the same login for MyCDVI! Never miss a CDVI product launch again—access all the technical data you need, 360° pictures, related products, and more! All the information you require at your fingertips. Download the MyCDVI app now!

Screenshots

Arcadia Controller.4 screens
My CDVI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My CDVI at monthly against Arcadia Controller.'s every 4 months. Arcadia Controller.'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcadia Controller. ships an update every 4 months, My CDVI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arcadia Controller. versus My CDVI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcadia Controller.My CDVI
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher SelzerCDVI

In-app purchases

None

Arcadia Controller.

No in-app purchases

None

My CDVI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcadia Controller. free?
Arcadia Controller. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My CDVI free?
My CDVI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arcadia Controller. or My CDVI have ads?
Neither Arcadia Controller. nor My CDVI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcadia Controller. or My CDVI?
Arcadia Controller. ships an update every 4 months, and My CDVI monthly. Most recently, Arcadia Controller. was updated on October 8, 2026 and My CDVI on October 9, 2026.

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