Shade Connect vs Soil Scanner One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Smartphone control
- Tablet control
- Intuitive user interface
- Automated operation
- Easy button control
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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.
Soil Scanner One
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SoilScanner is a professional farming assistant designed for GottLabz BLE soil sensors. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) readings • AES-CBC encrypted Private Channel for secure device configuration • Local-only logging: All data stored in device memory, deleted on disconnect • Auto-connect to strongest RSSI device PRIVACY BY DESIGN: • Location access used solely for BLE scanning (OS requirement) • Zero data transmission to third-party servers • Session data purged when app closes or connection drops TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE: • Public Channel: Modbus protocol for standard telemetry • Private Channel: Encrypted register access & configuration • BLE 5.0+ optimized for low power consumption HOW TO USE: 1. Enable Bluetooth and bring sensor device nearby 2. App auto-discovers and connects to strongest signal device 3. Tap "Read Sensor" for instant NPK data 4. Configure device settings via encrypted Settings menu
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shade Connect at 11.0 against Soil Scanner One's 13.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Shade Connect | Soil Scanner One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (45 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turnils | GottLabz |
In-app purchases
Shade Connect
No in-app purchases
Soil Scanner One
No in-app purchases
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