Bed Control vs The Shade Store V2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bed Control
Easily control your LINAK®-powered comfort bed with this app. Adjust multiple positions, save favorites, and customize massage settings. It connects via Bluetooth® for a seamless experience.
- Bluetooth bed control
- Adjustable comfort positions
- Save favorite bed settings
- Customizable massage control
- Silent alarm with massage/movement
- Troubleshooting guide
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Transform your sleeping experience by easily adjusting your LINAK®-powered comfort bed using this app. It works seamlessly with all LINAK TWINDRIVE® dual actuator systems and the LINAK Bluetooth® adapter, utilizing Bluetooth® Low Energy for efficient connectivity. Please note that some features may vary depending on your specific bed system. Features: Simple Pairing: Easily connect your mobile device to your bed using Bluetooth® technology. Choose Your Bed Type: Select between ‘single bed’ or ‘double bed’ settings for personalized control. Adjust Your Comfort: Control up to five positions: back, legs, neck, foot, and bed frame. Save Your Favorites: Access and automatically return to your favorite positions (available for advanced bed systems). Alarm: Set a silent alarm that can wake you with a soothing massage or by gently moving you to your favorite position (available only for compatible systems). Massage Control: Customize your massage experience by adjusting the intensity and selecting different massage modes. Built-In Troubleshooting: Get quick help with an intuitive troubleshooting guide. App Theme Options: Enjoy a customizable experience with dark mode, light mode, and system-controlled themes. Multi-Language Support: Enjoy the app in several languages for a better experience.
The Shade Store V2
Control your motorized shades, blinds, and drapery remotely. Set custom positions, schedule timers for natural light, and group treatments by room or individually. Requires a wireless link accessory.
- Motorized shade, blind, and drapery control
- Set up to 30 shade configurations
- Schedule automatic timers
- Control shades individually or in groups
- Remote control from anywhere
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Personalize your motorized Shades, Blinds and Drapery for the way you live: Synchronize multiple products, set your favorite positions and schedule timers from your iPhone and iPad. Important note: App must be used with The Shade Store Wireless Link, available to purchase at https://www.theshadestore.com/collections/motorized-window-treatments KEY FEATURES: - Compatible with motorized Shades, Blinds and Drapery by The Shade Store - Up to 30 configurations for Shades: Set your own, group by room or select from various preset heights - Schedule automatic timers to manage natural light throughout the day - Position Shades individually or in groups - Not at home? No problem. The Shade Store App lets you control your window treatments no matter where you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Shade Store V2 at 13.0 against Bed Control's 16.6. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bed Control ships an update every 4 months, The Shade Store V2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bed Control | The Shade Store V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews — better | 14.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LINAK | The Shade Store, LLC. |
Customer experience
Bed Control
The Shade Store V2
Bugs and requests
Bed Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Shade Store V2
Reported bugs
15 issues- App loses all saved devices after hub unplugging
- Shades randomly disappear from app
- Hub won't reconnect after power outages
- Firmware requires frequent soft resets
- App stuck in endless pairing loop
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- HomeKit status doesn't update properly
- Scenes and timers randomly deleted
- Hub offline despite blue light indicator
- Shades fail to pair consistently
- Battery status shows 'low battery' incorrectly
- App crashes during setup at timezone selection
- Devices unpairing after being added
- Hub connection drops after iOS updates
- Grouped shades stop responding together
- App won't connect to hub despite HomeKit recognition
Requested features
10 requests- Battery percentage display in app
- Sunrise/sunset timer functionality
- Labeled buttons during setup process
- Display upcoming timer activation times
- Correct sunrise/sunset time calculations
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- Ethernet pairing support
- Better documentation and troubleshooting guides
- Dual-band router compatibility without workarounds
- Persistent device storage after power outages
- Improved signal strength and range
In-app purchases
Bed Control
No in-app purchases
The Shade Store V2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bed Control free?
Is The Shade Store V2 free?
Do Bed Control or The Shade Store V2 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bed Control or The Shade Store V2?
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