Comparison

SheerWeave® by Phifer vs SBM Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

SheerWeave® by Phifer

Features
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Make professional sun control fabric presentations from anywhere using the SheerWeave® app. SheerWeave® by Phifer allows you to: - Quickly access over 40 SheerWeave styles and colors - Visualize how roller shade fabrics might look in residential or commercial settings - Save or share clients’ shade fabric preferences for quick reference in preparing cost estimates - Take photos and view roller shades with SheerWeave in an actual room setting - Move from room to room with the click of a button - Get detailed technical data and specifications - Stay updated on new SheerWeave products and features - Get Phifer help via the Contact Us feature Visit https://www.phifer.com/sun-control/interior/contact-us/ for additional information or for customer support.

About

SBM Visualizer

Visualize window coverings in your home using augmented reality. Explore fabrics, customize shades and curtains, and save your designs. Order samples and get quotes directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality window covering visualization
  • Customizable fabric and hardware options
  • Save designs as images and videos
  • Fabric browser for collections
  • Order samples and get quotes
  • Recent selections for quick access
Features
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Shades by Matiss Visualizer is an Augmented Reality (AR) design app that helps you find the right coverings and fabrics for your windows. The app offers customizable product, fabric and hardware options. You can add multiple window coverings to a room - shades and/or curtains and save your designs as images and videos. Key Features: - Visualizer guides you through 5 easy AR calibration steps to adjust your coverings for a perfect fit before customizing them. - Fabric Browser menu offers browsing through all available fabric collections without the AR features. - The Gallery allows you to review and favourite your images and videos. - Fill out the Form to order samples and get a quote. One of our local dealers will contact you shortly. - After Calibration - use the Recent Selections feature to select a previously selected product and fabric. App Promo Video: https://youtu.be/EB6ynVwu4Fo Useful Tips: 1) Close other apps before using Visualizer to improve performance; 2) Calibration works by scanning your floor and other surfaces. Make sure they are clear of any obstacles. You may scan multiple surfaces for better AR calibration. Avoid scanning glass surfaces; 3) Make sure there is a sufficient level of light in the room for AR surface calibration to be successful; 4) The more you use the app, the more familiar you with get with adjusting AR coverings; 5) Please watch the promo video; 6) If a glitch were to occur during use, please press reset and redo the calibration process. 7) Make sure to take photos and record videos during your design process. No AR artefacts are saved after closing the app, except for Recent Selections feature and Images and Videos in the Gallery. This app is compatible with Apple devices that support ARKit https://developers.google.com/ar/discover/supported-devices Shades By Matiss team hopes to make your window treatment design selection process as smooth as possible to help you make the right choice. Our technical team strives to improve the app performance. With any technical inquiries, please email info@shadesbymatiss.com/ Privacy Policy can be found at https://sbm-visualizer.flycricket.io/privacy.html Terms of Service can be found at https://sbm-visualizer.flycricket.io/terms.html Shades By Matiss operates and manufactures all products in the USA. CONNECT WITH US www.shadesbymatiss.com https://www.instagram.com/shadesbymatissusa © 2021 Shades By Matiss. All Rights Reserved

Screenshots

SheerWeave® by Phifer4 screens
SBM Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SheerWeave® by Phifer at every 2 months against SBM Visualizer's every 19 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SheerWeave® by Phifer ships an update every 2 months, SBM Visualizer every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SheerWeave® by Phifer versus SBM Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSheerWeave® by PhiferSBM Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhifer IncorporatedMatiss Inc

In-app purchases

None

SheerWeave® by Phifer

No in-app purchases

None

SBM Visualizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SheerWeave® by Phifer free?
SheerWeave® by Phifer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SBM Visualizer free?
SBM Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SheerWeave® by Phifer or SBM Visualizer have ads?
Neither SheerWeave® by Phifer nor SBM Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SheerWeave® by Phifer or SBM Visualizer?
SheerWeave® by Phifer ships an update every 2 months, and SBM Visualizer every 19 months. Most recently, SheerWeave® by Phifer was updated on June 1, 2026 and SBM Visualizer on June 5, 2026.

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