MiOS vs Bali Motorization
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MiOS
Manage your smart home devices remotely from any internet-connected device. Monitor security cameras, control door locks, and automate lighting with sensor triggers for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.
- Remote home management
- Security camera monitoring
- Door lock control
- Automated lighting
- Device notifications
- Supports trusted brands
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THE SIMPLEST WAY TO CONTROL YOUR HOME. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. We put the convenience, freedom, and peace of mind that a smart home provides, right in the palm of your hand. From any smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can view and manage your home. From the comfort of your couch, or from halfway around the world. ▾ Control your front door, monitor your home and property. ▾ View security cameras & receive notifications on your smartphone. ▾ Automatically turn on your lights when a sensor is tripped. ▾ Enjoy peace of mind knowing your door is locked, and your home is safe and secure. ▾ Choose from a wide variety of devices from brands that you already trust.
Bali Motorization
Control your motorized window shades remotely from your smartphone. Schedule routines, monitor battery life, and even integrate with smart home devices. Enjoy convenient and energy-efficient shade management.
- Remote shade control
- Scheduling routines
- Battery life monitoring
- Smart home integration
- Multi-user control
- Firmware updates
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Bali Motorization App CONVENIENT SHADE CONTROL FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE Easy to set up and use, the Bali Motorization App makes life easier by giving you full control of your Bali 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 Bali 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. Bali Gateway (Z-Wave) Functionality - Control your shades with the Bali 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 Bali Shades to the beauty of cutting-edge control, Bali 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MiOS at 3.0 against Bali Motorization's 1.4. MiOS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Bali Motorization's advantage is ratings volume (249 vs 10). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MiOS holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bali Motorization has 249 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of MiOS's written reviews are positive against 7% of Bali Motorization's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MiOS ships an update every 2 months, Bali Motorization every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MiOS | Bali Motorization |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) — better | 1.4 (249 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 6.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 249 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mios Limited | Springs Window Fashions |
Customer experience
MiOS
Bali Motorization
Bugs and requests
MiOS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bali Motorization
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Fails to recognize devices
- Loses room/device associations
- Time zone settings not working properly
- Routines not executing as scheduled
Requested features
5 requests- Improve integration with voice assistants
- Add ability to control groups of shades
- Implement better scheduling and automation features
- Improve app stability and responsiveness
- Provide better customer support
In-app purchases
MiOS
No in-app purchases
Bali Motorization
No in-app purchases
Questions
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