# The Shade Store V2 vs Clasps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clasps at 100% against The Shade Store V2's 15%. Clasps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). The Shade Store V2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clasps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Shade Store V2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clasps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Shade Store V2 has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of The Shade Store V2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Clasps's.

The Shade Store V2 ships an update every 5 months, Clasps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Shade Store V2 | Clasps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shade-store-v2/id1469402211/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clasps/id6808417815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 130 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Shade Store, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165318929) | [Ross Melbourne](https://appshunter.io/developer/917413772) |

## What reviewers say

### The Shade Store V2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shade-store-v2/id1469402211)

Control your motorized shades, blinds, and drapery remotely. Set custom positions, schedule timers for natural light, and group treatments by room or individually. Requires a wireless link accessory.

**Highlights:** Motorized shade, blind, and drapery control, Set up to 30 shade configurations, Schedule automatic timers, Control shades individually or in groups, Remote control from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Shades themselves are high quality and beautiful
- 🏠 HomeKit integration works well (when functional)
- 🎯 Easy to set up scenes and timers (once connected)
- 🔊 Voice control with Alexa/Google Home works
- ⚡ Improved performance with newer hub versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently deletes all devices and settings
- 🔌 Hub connectivity is extremely unreliable
- 📡 Poor WiFi range, requires hub in each room
- 🔗 Incompatible with dual-band routers without workarounds
- 😤 Setup process is unnecessarily complex and fragile

**Reported bugs**

- App loses all saved devices after hub unplugging
- Shades randomly disappear from app
- Hub won't reconnect after power outages
- Firmware requires frequent soft resets
- App stuck in endless pairing loop

**Requested features**

- Battery percentage display in app
- Sunrise/sunset timer functionality
- Labeled buttons during setup process
- Display upcoming timer activation times
- Correct sunrise/sunset time calculations


### Clasps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clasps/id6808417815)

Easily catalog your jewelry and handbag collection with automated identification and detailed descriptions. Record personal stories, store appraisal documents, and prepare reports for insurance or inheritance. Your collection is kept private and secure with encryption and passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Automated item identification, Detailed item descriptions, Personal story recording, Document storage for appraisals, Insurance and estate reporting, Private and encrypted data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clasps Deluxe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Clasps Deluxe Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Shade Store V2 free?

The Shade Store V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clasps free?

Clasps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Shade Store V2 or Clasps?

Clasps is rated higher. The Shade Store V2 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Clasps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Shade Store V2 or Clasps have ads?

Neither The Shade Store V2 nor Clasps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Shade Store V2 or Clasps?

The Shade Store V2 ships an update every 5 months, and Clasps every 4 days. Most recently, The Shade Store V2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Clasps on October 31, 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.*