Comparison

3 Day Blinds 1.0 vs OutdoorElements

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

Head to head
About

3 Day Blinds 1.0

Automate and control your window treatments remotely. Schedule timers for natural light and privacy, and operate shades individually or in groups. Personalize your rooms with custom photos.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote control
  • Set scenes and timers
  • Automate window treatments
  • Individual and group shade control
  • Personalize room photos
Features
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'Effortlessly control your 3 Day Blinds window treatments in real time from virtually anywhere in the world. Set scenes and timers to automate your products and make everyday life easier. Key Features - Compatible with 3 Day Blinds motorized window treatments - Control your shades from any connected device, even when you’re away - Schedule automatic timers to manage natural light and control privacy throughout the day - Operate Shades individually or group multiple shades together for greater ease of use - Personalize with your own photo for each room or use ours - Requires the use of a 3 Day Blinds USB Wireless Hub

About

OutdoorElements

Control your louvered roof and other outdoor features remotely. Automate opening/closing based on time or weather, manage lighting, and share access with others. Download helpful information like warranty details.

Highlights
  • Remote louvered roof control
  • Automated scheduling (time/weather)
  • Lighting control
  • Access sharing
  • Downloadable information
Features
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You can control your luxury louvered roof and other features from anywhere with our Outdoor Elements App! The Outdoor Elements App allows you to regulate sunshine, rain, and wind from the convenience of your iPhone, allowing you to control your luxury louvered roof and other Outdoor Elements features anytime and anywhere you want. You may perform the following with the Outdoor Elements App: - Open or close your louvered roof manually, or schedule it to open or close at a given hour, day of the week, or according to sunrise and sunset. - Turn on and off your lighting features or plan them to turn on at a given hour, day of the week, or by sunrise and sunset. - Both at home and remotely, you can operate your luxury louvered roof - Share access with family members or friends - Easily download warranty, cleaning instructions, and other helpful information.

Screenshots

3 Day Blinds 1.04 screens
OutdoorElements4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3 Day Blinds 1.0 at 3.8 against OutdoorElements's 1.6. 3 Day Blinds 1.0 also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 34) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). OutdoorElements's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

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

3 Day Blinds 1.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 Day Blinds 1.0 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of 3 Day Blinds 1.0's written reviews are positive against 13% of OutdoorElements's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3 Day Blinds 1.0 ships an update every 3 months, OutdoorElements every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3 Day Blinds 1.0 versus OutdoorElements: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3 Day Blinds 1.0OutdoorElements
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.4K ratings) — better1.6 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews18.6% of reviews — better13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better34
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3 Day BlindsOutdoor Elements

Customer experience

3 Day Blinds 1.0

All ratings1,241 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative69.2%

OutdoorElements

All ratings33 ratings
Positive15.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.0%

Bugs and requests

3 Day Blinds 1.0

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to connect to hub
  • Timers and schedules not working as expected
  • Blinds not responding to app commands
  • Scenes and settings randomly disappearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling options
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better battery life monitoring
  • Enhance integration with smart home platforms

OutdoorElements

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

3 Day Blinds 1.0

No in-app purchases

None

OutdoorElements

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3 Day Blinds 1.0 free?
3 Day Blinds 1.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OutdoorElements free?
OutdoorElements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3 Day Blinds 1.0 or OutdoorElements?
3 Day Blinds 1.0 is rated higher. 3 Day Blinds 1.0 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while OutdoorElements averages 1.6 from 34 ratings.
Do 3 Day Blinds 1.0 or OutdoorElements have ads?
Neither 3 Day Blinds 1.0 nor OutdoorElements shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3 Day Blinds 1.0 or OutdoorElements?
3 Day Blinds 1.0 ships an update every 3 months, and OutdoorElements every 3 weeks. Most recently, 3 Day Blinds 1.0 was updated on November 3, 2026 and OutdoorElements on November 3, 2026.

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