Comparison

Forest Connect vs Motionblinds Bluetooth

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

Head to head
About

Forest Connect

Control your smart curtains and other connected devices remotely. Set up custom routines and scenes for automated operation, and easily share access with family members. Integrates with lighting and alarm systems for a comprehensive smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Remote curtain control
  • Multiple device management
  • Customizable routines and scenes
  • Family sharing for control
  • Integration with other smart devices
  • Easy setup and connection
Features
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Experience luxury and get the most out of your Forest Shuttle system by controlling your curtains with the Forest Connect App. Open or close your curtains remotely (even when you are at work or on vacation) and discover very useful features of the Forest Connect App. Use the Forest Connect App to set up and operate your Forest Shuttle and set up your favorite routines. With Forest Connect App you launch your drapery into the world of the Internet Of Things, in which you can control your curtains by using your mobile device. Key features: • Control your Forest Shuttle from anywhere • Add and control multiple Forest Shuttle Systems with one App • Multiple routines or scenes can be set. Program your curtains so that they close when it gets dark outside that they open when it becomes light outside. • Invite family members with one tap to enable shared control • Simply add and connect other smart devices within the App and control them via routines or scenes. For example: lighting and alarm systems. • Easily and quickly connect Forest Connect App to a Forest Shuttle System Requirements: • The Forest Connect App can only be used with a Forest Shuttle (S, M, L) in combination with the WiFi function.

About

Motionblinds Bluetooth

Effortlessly control and automate your smart blinds with this Bluetooth-enabled app. Set custom timers for automatic opening and closing, and share control with family members. Enjoy data privacy with no account or cloud dependency.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth blind setup
  • Smartphone blind operation
  • Customizable timers for autopilot
  • Automatic blind scheduling
  • Family member control sharing
  • Remote control compatibility
Features
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MOTIONBLINDS BLUETOOTH SET UP Bluetooth motors can be set up in a minute. Download the Motionblinds Bluetooth app – no registration required. Open the app and scan the setup code with your smartphone. Complete setup by following a few simple steps in the app – now your blinds are ready to be used. CONTROL Control the blind from the Bluetooth app Operate the blinds to any desired position from the Motionblinds Bluetooth app. This works within Bluetooth range – about up to 10 meters between your smartphone and the blind. From the app, you can set up to 3 timers to put the blind on autopilot. Choose days, times and percentages. These make the blind open and close automatically. The timers are programmed into the motor, which means they continue to work automatically even when you are away from home. For example: Set your blinds to open at 8am on weekdays. Open 30 percent at 9am on Saturday and Sunday. Close every day at 7pm. Yes – up to 5 family members can control the blinds using the same settings. Yes – operation with a remote control is still possible, but no longer a necessity to program and control the blinds because this can be done with your smartphone. No – voice control is not possible, unless the Motionblinds bridge is being installed. CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth motors by themselves cannot be connected to smart homes or controlled by app beyond Bluetooth range away from home. This requires installation of the Motionblinds bridge. PROS + The easiest solution to control and automate blinds by smartphone + Setup in a minute – you only need the blind and the Motionblinds Bluetooth app + Control with your smartphone from home using the Bluetooth app + Put the blinds on autopilot mode by programming timers into the motor + 100% data privacy – no account or cloud dependency CONS - Only 3 timers can be programmed per motor - No option to program scenes/rooms with multiple blinds - No app control away from home (requires bridge) - No smart home connectivity (requires bridge) Need support? For videos, manuals and frequently asked questions please visit support.motionblinds.com.

Screenshots

Forest Connect4 screens
Motionblinds Bluetooth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Forest Connect at 5.0 against Motionblinds Bluetooth's 3.3. Forest Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Motionblinds Bluetooth's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Forest Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motionblinds Bluetooth has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forest Connect ships an update every 9 months, Motionblinds Bluetooth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Forest Connect versus Motionblinds Bluetooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForest ConnectMotionblinds Bluetooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.3 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews—42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB63 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperForest Group (Nederland) B.V.Coulisse B.V.

Customer experience

Forest Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Motionblinds Bluetooth

All ratings20 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Forest Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Motionblinds Bluetooth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forest Connect free?
Forest Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motionblinds Bluetooth free?
Motionblinds Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forest Connect or Motionblinds Bluetooth?
Forest Connect is rated higher. Forest Connect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Motionblinds Bluetooth averages 3.3 from 20 ratings.
Do Forest Connect or Motionblinds Bluetooth have ads?
Neither Forest Connect nor Motionblinds Bluetooth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forest Connect or Motionblinds Bluetooth?
Forest Connect ships an update every 9 months, and Motionblinds Bluetooth every 3 months. Most recently, Forest Connect was updated on September 9, 2026 and Motionblinds Bluetooth on September 8, 2026.

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