# TailWind Smart vs DoorRemote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TailWind Smart at 52% against DoorRemote's 0%. TailWind Smart also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). DoorRemote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

DoorRemote 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of TailWind Smart's written reviews are positive against 0% of DoorRemote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TailWind Smart ships an update every 5 weeks, DoorRemote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TailWind Smart | DoorRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailwind-smart/id1255530678/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorremote/id6472780526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **51.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 124 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1931085 Ontario Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255530677) | [STAGE CODING, Travnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637068135) |

## 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


### DoorRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorremote/id6472780526)

Easily connect to and manage your garage door remotely. This application provides a simple interface to control your garage door from your device.

**Highlights:** Connect to garage door, Remote control functionality, Simple user interface, Garage door management

**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 DoorRemote free?

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

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

DoorRemote is rated higher. TailWind Smart averages 3.4 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while DoorRemote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TailWind Smart or DoorRemote have ads?

Neither TailWind Smart nor DoorRemote shows ads.

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

TailWind Smart ships an update every 5 weeks, and DoorRemote every 5 months. Most recently, TailWind Smart was updated on September 19, 2026 and DoorRemote on June 1, 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.*