WMC (Wireless Motor Control) vs Shade Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WMC (Wireless Motor Control)
Control electric motors remotely using your mobile phone. Supports various modes like IVRS and GPRS, offering flexible wiring and protection features. Suitable for a wide range of motor sizes and compatible with different starter types.
- Remote motor ON/OFF control
- IVRS and GPRS modes
- Flexible plug-n-play wiring
- Supports 1/2hp-25hp motors
- Control from 10 mobile numbers
- In-built battery backup
- Phase failure protection
- Dry run/Overload prevention
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"Model: WMC" This device is used to switch ON & OFF the motors through the mobile phone. Features: 1.Modes:Switch ON/OFF the motor by, a.IVRS b.GPRS 2.A flexble wiring kit with plug-n-play connectors. 3.It is suitable for 1/2hp-25hp both single phase & three phase motors. 4.Control through 10 mobile numbers. 5.Easily fit for all type of button starters and panel boards. 6.In-built battery backup. 7.Phase failure protection circuit 8.Dry run /Overload preventer
Shade Connect
Effortlessly control popular automated shades from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust window coverings with a simple click or set up automated operations for convenience.
- Smartphone control
- Tablet control
- Intuitive user interface
- Automated operation
- Easy button control
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The Shade Connect Mobile App provides easy operation for popular automated shades. Control your shades via the intuitive user interface from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust your window coverings with an easy click of a button or through automated operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WMC (Wireless Motor Control) at 4.0 against Shade Connect's 2.6. WMC (Wireless Motor Control) also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 5%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 18 months). Shade Connect's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
WMC (Wireless Motor Control) holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shade Connect has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of WMC (Wireless Motor Control)'s written reviews are positive against 5% of Shade Connect's.
WMC (Wireless Motor Control) ships an update every 6 weeks, Shade Connect every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WMC (Wireless Motor Control) | Shade Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.6 (45 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 4.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobitech Wireless Solution | Turnils |
Customer experience
WMC (Wireless Motor Control)
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In-app purchases
WMC (Wireless Motor Control)
No in-app purchases
Shade Connect
No in-app purchases
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