# MySmartBlinds vs Shademate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shademate at 60% against MySmartBlinds's 20%. Shademate also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (2.8 vs 2.5). MySmartBlinds's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 11) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Shademate holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySmartBlinds has 101 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of MySmartBlinds's written reviews are positive against 60% of Shademate's.

MySmartBlinds ships an update every 3 months, Shademate monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MySmartBlinds | Shademate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysmartblinds/id1042778784/reviews) | **[2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shademate/id6468751981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MYSMARTBLINDS, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042778783) | [Ningbo Dooya Mechanic & Electronic](https://appshunter.io/developer/573076253) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Shademate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shademate/id6468751981)

Control your window coverings remotely and automate their operation based on environmental factors. Create custom schedules and scenes for effortless smart home integration.

**Highlights:** Remote control of window coverings, Custom opening/closing schedules, Environmental condition automation, Scene switch for multiple controls, Smart home system integration (Matter, cloud-to-cloud)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MySmartBlinds free?

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

### Is Shademate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MySmartBlinds or Shademate?

Shademate is rated higher. MySmartBlinds averages 2.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Shademate averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do MySmartBlinds or Shademate have ads?

Neither MySmartBlinds nor Shademate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MySmartBlinds or Shademate?

MySmartBlinds ships an update every 3 months, and Shademate monthly. Most recently, MySmartBlinds was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shademate on October 24, 2026.

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