# Graber Motorization vs Smith & Noble 4.0

The clearest difference is rating: Smith & Noble 4.0 at 3.0 against Graber Motorization's 1.7. Graber Motorization's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 4) and device support. On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Smith & Noble 4.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graber Motorization has 153 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Graber Motorization | Smith & Noble 4.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graber-motorization/id1484073012/reviews) | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smith-and-noble-40/id6478557151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 2.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 302 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Springs Window Fashions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415557230) | [SMITH & NOBLE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576510066) |

## What reviewers say

### Graber Motorization

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graber-motorization/id1484073012)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy setup process
- 🎯 Manual remote control works reliably
- ✨ Quality of physical blinds/shades themselves
- 🏠 Room functionality organization feature
- ⚙️ Automations work when properly configured

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔌 Gateway constantly disconnects and goes offline
- ⏱️ Extremely slow to load and connect
- ❌ Routines and automations fail to execute
- 🔄 Loses configuration and room assignments randomly

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Apple HomeKit integration
- Google Home integration
- Siri voice control functionality
- Percentage-based shade positioning input
- Sunset/sunrise time-based routines


### Smith & Noble 4.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smith-and-noble-40/id6478557151)

Manage your home's window coverings remotely. Adjust shades individually or in groups, create custom scenes, and schedule automated operations based on time or sunrise/sunset. Seamlessly integrates with your connected home for ultimate convenience.

**Highlights:** Control motorized window coverings, Individual and group control, Create custom scenes, Schedule automated operations, Remote access, Sunrise/sunset scheduling

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Graber Motorization free?

Graber Motorization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smith & Noble 4.0 free?

Smith & Noble 4.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Graber Motorization or Smith & Noble 4.0?

Smith & Noble 4.0 is rated higher. Graber Motorization averages 1.7 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Smith & Noble 4.0 averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

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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.*