Comparison

BenchSentry vs 3 Day Blinds 1.0

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

Head to head
About

BenchSentry

Secure your deliveries and prevent package theft with this smart bench system. Manage tracking codes, create custom entry codes for guests, and receive real-time notifications about all bench activity. Compatible with all major carriers and home delivery services.

Highlights
  • Package theft prevention
  • Manage tracking codes
  • Custom entry codes for guests
  • Real-time activity notifications
  • Supports all carriers
  • Home delivery service integration
Features
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Never worry about another package being stolen!! Protect your front porch by securing all deliveries in your BenchSentry.Manage all Tracking Codes for your upcoming deliveries from your mobile app. Create custom Entry Codes for friends and family so they, too, can access the Bench. Tracking and Entry Codes are synced to the Bench from your mobile app. Delivery drivers will be prompted to enter a portion of the Tracking Code to access your Bench. You will be notified of all Bench activities, deliveries, access using an Entry Code and any failed attempts to access your Bench. The Bench can be used by ALL carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, OnTrac, etc.) and home delivery services (meal delivery, grocery delivery, dry cleaning, neighborhood swap, etc).

About

3 Day Blinds 1.0

Automate and control your window treatments remotely. Schedule timers for natural light and privacy, and operate shades individually or in groups. Personalize your rooms with custom photos.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote control
  • Set scenes and timers
  • Automate window treatments
  • Individual and group shade control
  • Personalize room photos
Features
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'Effortlessly control your 3 Day Blinds window treatments in real time from virtually anywhere in the world. Set scenes and timers to automate your products and make everyday life easier. Key Features - Compatible with 3 Day Blinds motorized window treatments - Control your shades from any connected device, even when you’re away - Schedule automatic timers to manage natural light and control privacy throughout the day - Operate Shades individually or group multiple shades together for greater ease of use - Personalize with your own photo for each room or use ours - Requires the use of a 3 Day Blinds USB Wireless Hub

Screenshots

BenchSentry4 screens
3 Day Blinds 1.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3 Day Blinds 1.0 at 3.8 against BenchSentry's 2.8. 3 Day Blinds 1.0 also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 10). BenchSentry's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3 Day Blinds 1.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 Day Blinds 1.0 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of BenchSentry's written reviews are positive against 19% of 3 Day Blinds 1.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BenchSentry ships an update every 5 weeks, 3 Day Blinds 1.0 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BenchSentry versus 3 Day Blinds 1.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBenchSentry3 Day Blinds 1.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (10 ratings)3.8 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews18.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOverhead Door Corporation3 Day Blinds

Customer experience

BenchSentry

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

3 Day Blinds 1.0

All ratings1,241 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

BenchSentry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

3 Day Blinds 1.0

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to connect to hub
  • Timers and schedules not working as expected
  • Blinds not responding to app commands
  • Scenes and settings randomly disappearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling options
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better battery life monitoring
  • Enhance integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

BenchSentry

No in-app purchases

None

3 Day Blinds 1.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BenchSentry free?
BenchSentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3 Day Blinds 1.0 free?
3 Day Blinds 1.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BenchSentry or 3 Day Blinds 1.0?
3 Day Blinds 1.0 is rated higher. BenchSentry averages 2.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while 3 Day Blinds 1.0 averages 3.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do BenchSentry or 3 Day Blinds 1.0 have ads?
Neither BenchSentry nor 3 Day Blinds 1.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BenchSentry or 3 Day Blinds 1.0?
BenchSentry ships an update every 5 weeks, and 3 Day Blinds 1.0 every 3 months. Most recently, BenchSentry was updated on October 6, 2026 and 3 Day Blinds 1.0 on October 25, 2026.

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