i vs Shade Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Control your smart blinds and awnings remotely from your smartphone or tablet. This app enhances energy efficiency by allowing you to adjust shading from anywhere in the world. It's compatible with most models and can even retrofit existing shades with a smart remote.
- Remote control of blinds and awnings
- Smart device integration
- Energy efficiency enhancement
- Control from anywhere globally
- Retrofit existing shades
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Now you can control your blinds and awnings with your smart devices. We make shading more energy efficient. The newly designed i-Shade app works with most models and you can even retrofit your current shades with a smart remote control. Features include, multiple smart device control. Open your blinds from anywhere around the world.*
Shade Control
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Open or close your shades with the help of your smartphone or tablet. Manage your schedules.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: i at monthly against Shade Control's every 4 months. i also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
i ships an update monthly, Shade Control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | Shade Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | t2Fi | HA Systems BV |
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
Shade Control
No in-app purchases
