Comparison

Kirsch Automation vs Graber Motorization

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

Head to head
About

Kirsch Automation

Manage your home's window coverings remotely via phone or tablet. Automate light and energy usage with intelligent control for popular window coverings. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for a connected smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Remote control of window coverings
  • Automated operation scheduling
  • Light and energy management
  • Apple HomeKit compatibility
  • Smart home integration
Features
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Control your home's window coverings from the convenience of your phone or tablet. The Automation app provides intelligent operation of popular Kirsch window coverings. Adjust your window coverings to manage incoming light and energy usage throughout your home with the tap of a button or through automated operation. The app merges seamlessly with your connected lifestyle, including compatibility with Apple HomeKit and the Home App, to provide a level of convenience and ease for your automated window coverings.

About

Graber Motorization

Control your motorized shades and blinds remotely from your mobile device. Schedule routines, monitor battery life, and even integrate with smart home assistants for enhanced convenience and energy efficiency.

Highlights
  • Remote shade control via mobile device
  • Bluetooth/Z-Wave technology integration
  • Battery life monitoring
  • Global control with optional gateway
  • Multi-user functionality
  • Automated routines and scheduling
  • Smart home device integration
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Graber Motorization App CONVENIENT SHADE CONTROL FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE 
 Easy to set up and use, the Graber Motorization App makes life easier by giving you full control of your Graber Motorized Shades from your mobile device - Intuitive and user-friendly - Powered by Bluetooth/Z-Wave technology. - Monitors the battery life of your paired shades and remotes. - Optional Graber Motorization Gateway (USB/plug) allows for shade control from anywhere in the world. - Grant permission to family members to control shades through multi-user functionality. 
 For the optimal experience, the app has the ability to combine Bluetooth and Z-Wave for total control of your shades. 
 Bluetooth-Only Functionality - Bluetooth-enabled shades pair easily to a mobile device without a gateway for in-home use. - Enjoy full shade control with instant response time. - Set up Routines to open and close multiple shades at specific times. - Ability to update firmware for continued enhancements. 
 Graber Gateway (Z-Wave) Functionality - Control your shades with the Graber App from anywhere in the world. - Shades can be integrated with voice-controlled smart home devices, like Alexa and Google Home. - Set up Routines to open and close multiple shades at specific times, such as sunrise and sunset. - Ability to use new gateway plug as a smart plug, increasing your smart home experience. - Easily control single or multiple motorized shades (recommended up to 7 shades per gateway device*) directly from your mobile device. 

 Safety: Look like you're at home—even when you're not—by raising and lowering shades automatically. 
 Energy Efficiency: About 30% of a home's heating energy is lost through windows. Automating allows you to strategically open shades to let sunlight help heat your home or close them to maximize insulation at the window. You can also reduce heat gain from sunlight in the summer.** 
 For the Sophisticated Home: From the beauty of Graber Shades to the beauty of cutting-edge control, Graber ensures each room makes a powerful, sophisticated statement. 
 *Number of shades per gateway depends on many factors, including the number of remotes added. Each shade associates exclusively with one gateway; you cannot control the same shade with multiple gateway devices. If a home requires more shades to be lifted, simply add another gateway device. **Information provided by the consumer resource of the U.S. Department of Energy: energy.gov.

Screenshots

Kirsch Automation4 screens
Graber Motorization4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kirsch Automation at 4.0 against Graber Motorization's 1.7. Kirsch Automation also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Graber Motorization's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 26). 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

Kirsch Automation holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graber Motorization has 153 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Kirsch Automation's written reviews are positive against 2% of Graber Motorization's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kirsch Automation ships an update every 2 months, Graber Motorization every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kirsch Automation versus Graber Motorization: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKirsch AutomationGraber Motorization
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (26 ratings) — better1.7 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews2.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB302 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirschSprings Window Fashions

Customer experience

Kirsch Automation

All ratings25 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Graber Motorization

All ratings141 ratings
Positive15.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative83.0%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive2.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative95.3%

Bugs and requests

Kirsch Automation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Graber Motorization

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App fails to load device list on startup
  • Gateway shows 'Updating...' spinner indefinitely
  • Shades disappear from app after pairing
  • Routines don't execute at scheduled times
  • Battery level stuck at 50% regardless of actual charge
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  • Room assignments reset to 'No Room' randomly
  • Daylight savings time requires manual schedule reset
  • App crashes when trying to reconnect to gateway
  • Bluetooth pairing causes shades to freeze
  • Z-wave gateway stalls during shade association
  • Pause routine button does nothing
  • Time zone setting not persisting
  • Smart plug control broken (can turn off but not on)
  • Phantom routines that cannot be deleted
  • Shades move in wrong direction or partially
  • Top and bottom stack shades require 1-second delay workaround
  • App doesn't show gateway status correctly
  • Alexa skill login broken
  • Device failed to communicate errors
  • Favorites setting forgets programming after few uses
  • Help pages don't link to anything

Requested features

14 requests
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Google Home integration
  • Siri voice control functionality
  • Percentage-based shade positioning input
  • Sunset/sunrise time-based routines
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  • Persistent device list that loads immediately
  • Background thread for device discovery
  • Time zone selection that actually works
  • Better error messages and debugging information
  • Email contact form instead of mail app requirement
  • Pause routine functionality
  • Support for more than 5 blinds per gateway
  • Improved tech support response times
  • Automatic daylight savings time adjustment

In-app purchases

None

Kirsch Automation

No in-app purchases

None

Graber Motorization

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kirsch Automation free?
Kirsch Automation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Graber Motorization free?
Graber Motorization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kirsch Automation or Graber Motorization?
Kirsch Automation is rated higher. Kirsch Automation averages 4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Graber Motorization averages 1.7 from 153 ratings.
Do Kirsch Automation or Graber Motorization have ads?
Neither Kirsch Automation nor Graber Motorization shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kirsch Automation or Graber Motorization?
Kirsch Automation ships an update every 2 months, and Graber Motorization every 4 months. Most recently, Kirsch Automation was updated on October 23, 2026 and Graber Motorization on October 26, 2026.

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