# BenchSentry vs 3 Day Blinds 1.0

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BenchSentry | 3 Day Blinds 1.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsentry/id1436890537/reviews) | **[3.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-day-blinds-10/id1530144587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **18.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 77 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overhead Door Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/971795580) | [3 Day Blinds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530144589) |

## What reviewers say

### BenchSentry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsentry/id1436890537)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 3 Day Blinds 1.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-day-blinds-10/id1530144587)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app controls
- 👍 Easy to set up schedules
- 🔒 Integrates with Alexa/Siri
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔋 Inaccurate battery life indicators
- 👎 Difficult to configure and program
- 🔍 Poor communication with customer support

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
