Comparison

SBM Visualizer vs Graber Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

SBM Visualizer

Visualize window coverings in your home using augmented reality. Explore fabrics, customize shades and curtains, and save your designs. Order samples and get quotes directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality window covering visualization
  • Customizable fabric and hardware options
  • Save designs as images and videos
  • Fabric browser for collections
  • Order samples and get quotes
  • Recent selections for quick access
Features
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Shades by Matiss Visualizer is an Augmented Reality (AR) design app that helps you find the right coverings and fabrics for your windows. The app offers customizable product, fabric and hardware options. You can add multiple window coverings to a room - shades and/or curtains and save your designs as images and videos. Key Features: - Visualizer guides you through 5 easy AR calibration steps to adjust your coverings for a perfect fit before customizing them. - Fabric Browser menu offers browsing through all available fabric collections without the AR features. - The Gallery allows you to review and favourite your images and videos. - Fill out the Form to order samples and get a quote. One of our local dealers will contact you shortly. - After Calibration - use the Recent Selections feature to select a previously selected product and fabric. App Promo Video: https://youtu.be/EB6ynVwu4Fo Useful Tips: 1) Close other apps before using Visualizer to improve performance; 2) Calibration works by scanning your floor and other surfaces. Make sure they are clear of any obstacles. You may scan multiple surfaces for better AR calibration. Avoid scanning glass surfaces; 3) Make sure there is a sufficient level of light in the room for AR surface calibration to be successful; 4) The more you use the app, the more familiar you with get with adjusting AR coverings; 5) Please watch the promo video; 6) If a glitch were to occur during use, please press reset and redo the calibration process. 7) Make sure to take photos and record videos during your design process. No AR artefacts are saved after closing the app, except for Recent Selections feature and Images and Videos in the Gallery. This app is compatible with Apple devices that support ARKit https://developers.google.com/ar/discover/supported-devices Shades By Matiss team hopes to make your window treatment design selection process as smooth as possible to help you make the right choice. Our technical team strives to improve the app performance. With any technical inquiries, please email info@shadesbymatiss.com/ Privacy Policy can be found at https://sbm-visualizer.flycricket.io/privacy.html Terms of Service can be found at https://sbm-visualizer.flycricket.io/terms.html Shades By Matiss operates and manufactures all products in the USA. CONNECT WITH US www.shadesbymatiss.com https://www.instagram.com/shadesbymatissusa © 2021 Shades By Matiss. All Rights Reserved

About

Graber Visualizer

Visualize custom window treatments on your own windows using augmented reality. Explore various styles, colors, and patterns in sample rooms or by taking a photo. Save your favorites to share with others or discuss with a dealer.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality visualization
  • View in sample rooms
  • Photo integration
  • Wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns
  • Save and share favorites
Features
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The Graber Visualizer App uses state-of-the-art technology that allows you to view Graber custom window treatments on any window, in any style with a wide variety of colors, textures and patterns. View window treatments in our sample rooms, take a photo directly on your tablet or use the power of Augmented Reality (AR) to view the window treatments in real time on your windows. Save your favorites for later to share with friends and family or show them to your Graber dealer to bring your dream window treatments to life.

Screenshots

SBM Visualizer4 screens
Graber Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Graber Visualizer at 38% against SBM Visualizer's 0%. Graber Visualizer also leads on rating (2.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months). SBM Visualizer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). 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

Graber Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graber Visualizer has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SBM Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 38% of Graber Visualizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBM Visualizer ships an update every 19 months, Graber Visualizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SBM Visualizer versus Graber Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBM VisualizerGraber Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)2.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB907 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatiss IncSprings Window Fashions

Customer experience

SBM Visualizer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Graber Visualizer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SBM Visualizer

No in-app purchases

None

Graber Visualizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SBM Visualizer free?
SBM Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Graber Visualizer free?
Graber Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SBM Visualizer or Graber Visualizer?
Graber Visualizer is rated higher. SBM Visualizer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Graber Visualizer averages 2.5 from 13 ratings.
Do SBM Visualizer or Graber Visualizer have ads?
Neither SBM Visualizer nor Graber Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SBM Visualizer or Graber Visualizer?
SBM Visualizer ships an update every 19 months, and Graber Visualizer monthly. Most recently, SBM Visualizer was updated on June 5, 2026 and Graber Visualizer on September 23, 2026.

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