Comparison

ScreenTronic vs Thinknx Trend

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

Head to head
About

ScreenTronic

Features
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ScreenTronic by CONTROLtronic GmbH Blind Control from anywhere – at home, in office or on vacation! Control your blinds easily, intuitively and in real-time with the ScreenTronic® app on your iOS device. Whether you control the blinds in a complex office building, hotel room, hospital, conservatory or private home - the usability is extremely simple as long as you use the worldwide standard for home and building automation KNX* or the ScreenTronic® blind controls from CONTROLtronic with LAN interface. Blind control via graphical user interface as well as their configuration are both done completely within ScreenTronic® app. Imagine, you wake up and can lift the blinds automated to admire the view without the need of leaving your warm bed! Or think about burglary prevention by controlling your blinds from your holiday resort! Advantages: • Remote Control: Replace the conventional radio remote control with a smart solution. • ScreenControl: Blind Control Center for automatic shading and sun tracking (optional extension) • Weather station: Display and processing of weather data from a CONTROLtronic or KNX weather station • Timer: Time-controlled blind positions • Types: Sun protection, privacy protection, shading, shutter, roller blind, venetian blind and awning. • Comfort: The entire configuration and operation of the blinds is simple and completely handled within the app. • Control: Different blind control elements and their structure can be created by you. Blinds are controlled either via graphical representation for height and angle (value-driven) or command buttons to start, stop and step adjustment (event-driven). • Real-time: The blind position (height and slat angle) is displayed and updated on the surface via system status feedback. • Favorites: For quick access individual control groups can be defined as favorites. • Comfort Positions: Program your preferred blind positions as preconfigured positions for height and angle (up to 5 comfort positions per control group). • Projects, zones and control groups: There is no limitation on the number of projects, zones and control groups so the blind control structure is infinite. • Operation: Between zones and control groups can be changed quickly and easily by swiping the display of your device. • Communication: Comprehensive communication options allow an wide application range: • Direct with CT Smart Control of the ScreenTronic® blind controls with LAN interface. • Via KNX standard with KNX tunneling or KNX routing to all common KNX IP interfaces and KNX IP routers. • Connection: Connect your smart device via Wi-Fi or mobile networks (VPN) with the KNX IP Interface or KNX IP router or directly to the CONTROLtronic control system. • Project structure: The project control structure can be documented clearly as site-map which is convertible in PDF as well as exportable. • Replicability: All projects can be transferred via iTunes or email for backup and replication on other devices. • Compatibility: The ScreenTronic® app is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad Mini, iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro. The respective display size is optimally supported. For permanent use of the KNX connection a license is mandatory. Details see www.controltronic.com ScreenTronic®: one app - one function: BLIND CONTROL! *KNX is the worldwide standard for home and building control. There exist a variety of components from about 425 manufacturers worldwide. CONTROLtronic is a KNX member and KNX manufacturer, as well as ABB, Berker, Busch-Jaeger, Gira, Hager, Jung, Merten, Schneider, Somfy, Warema etc. KNX systems are installed by about 75,000 electricians and KNX partners in over 160 countries worldwide.

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Thinknx Trend

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Thinknx Trendline is the app for controlling smart homes and building that rely on the powerful Trendline devices. Completely redesigned and distinguished by unique key features, this app allows a leap forward in terms of usability and appealing providing the building enhanced performances as well as much more power and flexibility. Features: - Completely customizable from system integrator and end-user - Fast and easy setup using the free ThinKnx Configurator - Unlimited number of KNX group addresses - Multiproject support - Secure connection thanks to encrypted stream - Comfortable and intuitive usage - Simple and attractive design Check list of the main software functions: - Management of complete home and building automation systems based on KNX - Lights (on/off command with % value, dimmer, new RGBW control with colors and sequences set by the user) - Awnings and any kind of motorized shutter/curtain - Climate and heating (manual or scheduled climate control) - Display weather data - Load control, water, gas, electricity - Create custom scenarios - HVAC control with desired thermal modality (comfort, standby, night) - Voice control function - Basic Logic - Boolean functions (AND, OR, NOT, NOR, NAND) and filters. - Advanced logical functions - Timed controls thanks to calendars and a lot of kind of timers - KNX bus monitor via web page - Smart Irrigation system - Integrated network Cameras with MJPEG or RTSP H264/H265 video flow - Integrated management of audio devices (Audiofy)

Screenshots

ScreenTronic4 screens
Thinknx Trend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScreenTronic at every 6 months against Thinknx Trend's every 16 months. Thinknx Trend's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

ScreenTronic ships an update every 6 months, Thinknx Trend every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScreenTronic versus Thinknx Trend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenTronicThinknx Trend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCONTROLtronic GmbHLuForLu

In-app purchases

None

ScreenTronic

No in-app purchases

None

Thinknx Trend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenTronic free?
ScreenTronic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinknx Trend free?
Thinknx Trend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScreenTronic or Thinknx Trend have ads?
Neither ScreenTronic nor Thinknx Trend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenTronic or Thinknx Trend?
ScreenTronic ships an update every 6 months, and Thinknx Trend every 16 months. Most recently, ScreenTronic was updated on November 2, 2026 and Thinknx Trend on November 3, 2026.

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