Comparison

Graber Motorization vs Norman Visualize

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

Head to head
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.

About

Norman Visualize

Features
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Pick and choose your favorite Norman Window Fashions product and visualize in your own room.

Screenshots

Graber Motorization4 screens
Norman Visualize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Graber Motorization at 14.0 against Norman Visualize's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graber Motorization ships an update every 4 months, Norman Visualize every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Graber Motorization versus Norman Visualize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraber MotorizationNorman Visualize
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (146 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings146 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB939 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSprings Window FashionsNorman International Inc

Bugs and 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

Norman Visualize

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Graber Motorization

No in-app purchases

None

Norman Visualize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Graber Motorization free?
Graber Motorization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Norman Visualize free?
Norman Visualize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Graber Motorization or Norman Visualize have ads?
Neither Graber Motorization nor Norman Visualize shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graber Motorization or Norman Visualize?
Graber Motorization ships an update every 4 months, and Norman Visualize every 7 months. Most recently, Graber Motorization was updated on September 18, 2026 and Norman Visualize on September 10, 2026.

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