Comparison

Motionblinds Bluetooth vs Shade Connect

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

Head to head
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.

About

Shade Connect

Effortlessly control popular automated shades from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust window coverings with a simple click or set up automated operations for convenience.

Highlights
  • Smartphone control
  • Tablet control
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Automated operation
  • Easy button control
Features
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The Shade Connect Mobile App provides easy operation for popular automated shades. Control your shades via the intuitive user interface from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust your window coverings with an easy click of a button or through automated operation.

Screenshots

Motionblinds Bluetooth3 screens
Shade Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Motionblinds Bluetooth at 3.3 against Shade Connect's 2.6. Motionblinds Bluetooth also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 5%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). Shade Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

Motionblinds Bluetooth holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Motionblinds Bluetooth's written reviews are positive against 5% of Shade Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motionblinds Bluetooth ships an update every 3 months, Shade Connect every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Motionblinds Bluetooth versus Shade Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotionblinds BluetoothShade Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (20 ratings) — better2.6 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better4.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2045 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoulisse B.V.Turnils

Customer experience

Motionblinds Bluetooth

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

Shade Connect

All ratings45 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.2%

In-app purchases

None

Motionblinds Bluetooth

No in-app purchases

None

Shade Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motionblinds Bluetooth free?
Motionblinds Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shade Connect free?
Shade Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Motionblinds Bluetooth or Shade Connect?
Motionblinds Bluetooth is rated higher. Motionblinds Bluetooth averages 3.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Shade Connect averages 2.6 from 45 ratings.
Do Motionblinds Bluetooth or Shade Connect have ads?
Neither Motionblinds Bluetooth nor Shade Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motionblinds Bluetooth or Shade Connect?
Motionblinds Bluetooth ships an update every 3 months, and Shade Connect every 18 months. Most recently, Motionblinds Bluetooth was updated on September 8, 2026 and Shade Connect on June 11, 2026.

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