# TailWind Smart vs garage

The clearest difference is rating: garage at 5.0 against TailWind Smart's 3.4. garage also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.6). TailWind Smart's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

garage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TailWind Smart has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TailWind Smart ships an update every 5 weeks, garage daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TailWind Smart | garage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailwind-smart/id1255530678/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garage-remote/id1470340324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1931085 Ontario Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255530677) | [John Erhardt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470340323) |

## What reviewers say

### TailWind Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailwind-smart/id1255530678)

Automate your garage door with smart technology. This app allows you to remotely open, close, and check the status of your garage doors. It can also automatically open as you arrive and close as you leave, enhancing security and convenience.

**Highlights:** Automatic opening and closing, Remote control from anywhere, Vehicle detection for specific door opening, Customizable alerts and schedules, Activity history log, Unlimited user access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great product overall
- 👍 Well-designed app
- 👍 Excellent customer support
- 👍 Integrates with Home Assistant
- 👍 Works well with HomeKit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔋 Significant battery drain
- 🐛 Unreliable auto-open/close
- 🐛 Frequent sign-outs
- 🐛 Setup issues (Bluetooth, Location)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot enable Bluetooth during setup
- Location services need manual enabling
- App prompts to download unavailable update
- Auto open no longer works
- App can't diagnose or update firmware

**Requested features**

- Clearer setup flow with firmware update check
- Documentation matching latest UX
- HomeKit integration release
- Siri Shortcuts improvement
- Watch face complication for watch app


### garage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garage-remote/id1470340324)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TailWind Smart free?

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

### Is garage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TailWind Smart or garage?

garage is rated higher. TailWind Smart averages 3.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while garage averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TailWind Smart or garage have ads?

Neither TailWind Smart nor garage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TailWind Smart or garage?

TailWind Smart ships an update every 5 weeks, and garage daily. Most recently, TailWind Smart was updated on October 20, 2026 and garage on October 24, 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.*