# TailWind Smart vs Vaelor

The clearest difference is rating: Vaelor at 5.0 against TailWind Smart's 3.4. TailWind Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (90 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vaelor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TailWind Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vaelor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TailWind Smart has 90 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TailWind Smart | Vaelor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailwind-smart/id1255530678/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaelor/id6782507894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1931085 Ontario Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255530677) | [Nsightlytics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782507896) |

## 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


### Vaelor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaelor/id6782507894)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vaelor Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Vaelor Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TailWind Smart free?

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

### Is Vaelor free?

Vaelor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Vaelor is rated higher. TailWind Smart averages 3.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Vaelor averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TailWind Smart or Vaelor have ads?

Neither TailWind Smart nor Vaelor shows ads.

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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.*