RYSE vs Forager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RYSE
Control your window shades remotely using your iPhone. Create custom groups and automated routines for enhanced convenience and energy savings. Works with RYSE SmartShade, SmartBridge, and AXIS Gear.
- Remote shade control via iPhone
- Create shade groups
- Automated routines
- Works with RYSE SmartShade
- Works with RYSE SmartBridge
- Backwards compatible with AXIS Gear
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RYSE lets you control your window shades from the comfort of your iPhone and create groups and routines for added convenience and automation. Compatible with RYSE SmartShade and SmartBridge, and backwards compatible with AXIS Gear. After receiving your RYSE or AXIS products, download the free app for a smarter home that saves you time and energy.
Forager
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We created this app to help foster a deeper connection with nature by encouraging users to explore the wilderness around them. Our app is designed to help people discover and exchange information about forageable items in the wild, inspiring a sense of adventure and appreciation for the natural world. By providing a platform for users to share their findings with friends and the wider community, we aim to build a vibrant network of nature enthusiasts who can collaboratively explore, learn, and celebrate the wonders of the great outdoors. Together, we aspire to nurture a community that values sustainability, conservation, and the joy of discovering hidden treasures amidst the beauty of our natural landscapes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RYSE at none against Forager's shown. RYSE also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Forager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RYSE ships an update monthly, Forager every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RYSE | Forager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RYSE INC. | Travis Pirozzini |
Bugs and requests
RYSE
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes on launch and during pairing
- Bluetooth fails to connect on first attempt
- Devices disconnect and require constant reconnection
- Firmware update failures stuck at 0%
- App freezes during setup and configuration
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- Shade status not reflecting actual position
- Schedules randomly stop working or drift in time
- Devices disappear from app randomly
- Routines fail to execute properly
- Groups functionality broken or unavailable
- Object detection false positives causing shades to stop
- Calibration loops that never complete
- App becomes unresponsive after closing and reopening
- Multiple devices not responding in automation routines
- Chain connector disconnection issues
- Motor skipping and getting out of sync
Requested features
12 requests- Native Alexa and Google Home voice control without Smart Bridge
- Built-in scheduling without requiring additional hardware
- Instant routine testing and triggering
- Sunrise/sunset-based automation options
- Fine-grained manual shade position control
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- iPad and landscape mode support
- Widget for home screen control
- Automatic status refresh on app open
- Firmware update enforcement and visibility
- Group control functionality
- Weather-based automation triggers
- Faster Bluetooth connection times
Forager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RYSE
No in-app purchases
Forager
No in-app purchases
