# MySmartBlinds vs AstroStudy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AstroStudy at 100% against MySmartBlinds's 20%. AstroStudy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). MySmartBlinds's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (100 vs 5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

MySmartBlinds is free to download; AstroStudy costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AstroStudy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySmartBlinds has 100 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of AstroStudy's.

MySmartBlinds ships an update every 3 months, AstroStudy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MySmartBlinds | AstroStudy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysmartblinds/id1042778784/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrostudy/id6757488614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 68 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MYSMARTBLINDS, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042778783) | [EMMA LEE HANSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867229046) |

## 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


### AstroStudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrostudy/id6757488614)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

An interactive guide to learning astrology, covering zodiac signs, planets, houses, and aspects. It offers clear lessons and visual tools for guided practice. Designed for focused learning without ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Structured lessons, Interactive learning, Visual tools, Guided practice, Zodiac signs, Planets, houses, aspects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MySmartBlinds free?

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

### Is AstroStudy free?

AstroStudy costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

AstroStudy is rated higher. MySmartBlinds averages 2.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while AstroStudy averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MySmartBlinds or AstroStudy have ads?

Neither MySmartBlinds nor AstroStudy shows ads.

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

MySmartBlinds ships an update every 3 months, and AstroStudy every 3 days. Most recently, MySmartBlinds was updated on August 22, 2026 and AstroStudy on September 13, 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.*