Comparison

Avia vs Sona Shades

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Avia

This app provides a secure and seamless way to manage your smart door lock. It integrates with Apple HomeKit, offering advanced encryption and multiple access methods for peace of mind. Enjoy intelligent alerts and an activity tracker for comprehensive home security.

Highlights
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Advanced 256-bit encryption
  • Child safety mode
  • Activity tracker with audit report
  • Intelligent lock status alerts
  • No drilling or wiring required
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▪ Apple HomeKit secure solution for multipoint lever operated doors ▪ Boasts more proven internationally recognised security and IoT accreditations than any other smart lock available ▪ Unique child safety mode ▪ Installed in minutes. No drilling. No wiring. No extra apps charges or subscriptions ▪ Works with Apple iPhone, Apple smartwatch, Key Fob, Siri, key pad and manual key ▪ Bluetooth 5 strong connection stability and maximum range ▪ Advanced encryption 256 bit encryption for data transfer ▪ Manual key override ▪ Activity tracker with full audit report ▪ Protected against ‘man in the middle’ attacks ▪ Intelligent lock status alerts ▪ Brilliant iOS app ▪ Smart lock of the year 2020 – IoT Breakthrough Awards* ▪ BSI Internet of things Verified – Residential accredited ▪ ETSI TS103 645 accredited ▪ Sold secure / Master Locksmiths Association | smart lock and cylinder accreditation The Avia App works seamlessly with Apple HomeKit, connecting to all of your smart accessories and joining them all up. You simply create your very own ecosystem environment. That’s not just seamless… it’s smooth too. Security is the single most important issue when choosing a smart lock. Feeling safe is a must for any homeowner. The Avia secure smart lock is not just secure…its’ savvy too. Your secure smart lock is always connected to your other apple devices via Bluetooth® and can be accessed via HomeHub and Wi-Fi. So anyplace you are, anytime you like, and anywhere you like, you can always control access to your home. And if for any reason there is an electrical or internet outage, you can still access your house using the Bluetooth® functionality on your iPhone, the key fob, keypad and of course the existing manual key. We would love to hear from you if you have any questions about the Avia suite of products. Please contact us at: sales@aviasmart.com or visit the website www.aviasmart.com

About

Sona Shades

Features
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Introducing the Sona Measuring App - The ultimate tool for capturing precise shaped blind measurements. Designed to work exclusively with Sona systems, this app delivers unmatched accuracy, efficiency, and ease—perfect for both professional surveyors and confident DIYers.

Screenshots

Avia4 screens
Sona Shades3 screens

Verdict

The call

Avia and Sona Shades are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Avia versus Sona Shades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviaSona Shades
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMightonSona Shades Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Avia

No in-app purchases

None

Sona Shades

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Avia free?
Avia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sona Shades free?
Sona Shades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Avia or Sona Shades have ads?
Neither Avia nor Sona Shades shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avia or Sona Shades?
Avia ships an update every 2 months, and Sona Shades every 2 months. Most recently, Avia was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sona Shades on November 4, 2026.

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