# MySmartBlinds vs Smart Shade Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Shade Control at 100% against MySmartBlinds's 20%. Smart Shade Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). MySmartBlinds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (100 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Shade Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MySmartBlinds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Shade Control 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 2, 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 Smart Shade Control's.

MySmartBlinds ships an update every 3 months, Smart Shade Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MySmartBlinds | Smart Shade Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysmartblinds/id1042778784/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-shade-control/id6765481489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MYSMARTBLINDS, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042778783) | [Gary Cox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083086974) |

## 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


### Smart Shade Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-shade-control/id6765481489)

Effortlessly manage your smart window shades with direct local control. Automate opening and closing based on schedules, sunrise/sunset, or your location. Integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for hands-free operation and create custom scenes.

**Highlights:** Direct Matter/Thread pairing, Local cloud-free operation, Sunrise/sunset automation, Geofence triggers, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Customizable scenes, Usage analytics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MySmartBlinds free?

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

### Is Smart Shade Control free?

Smart Shade Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MySmartBlinds or Smart Shade Control?

Smart Shade Control is rated higher. MySmartBlinds averages 2.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Smart Shade Control averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MySmartBlinds or Smart Shade Control have ads?

Neither MySmartBlinds nor Smart Shade Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MySmartBlinds or Smart Shade Control?

MySmartBlinds ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Shade Control monthly. Most recently, MySmartBlinds was updated on October 7, 2026 and Smart Shade Control on October 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.*