Comparison

A vs Shademate

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

Head to head
About

A

Features
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With the Arlu A-slide App you can easily control your door or louvre from your smartphone. Check the position of the door or louvre, adjust it to fully open, fully closed or in between position With the app you are able to control all the motorized sliding doors or louvres in your home. You will receive a confirmation of this position on the App, ideal when you use it even if you are not at home. In addition to position of the door or louvre, you can adapt the closing speed, automatic closure, name of the door and other settings. To be used with the following products: - Arlu A-slide Interior for motorized interior sliding doors - Arlu A-slide Exterior for motorized exterior louvres Connection - Bluetooth - Wifi - Internet

About

Shademate

Control your window coverings remotely and automate their operation based on environmental factors. Create custom schedules and scenes for effortless smart home integration.

Highlights
  • Remote control of window coverings
  • Custom opening/closing schedules
  • Environmental condition automation
  • Scene switch for multiple controls
  • Smart home system integration (Matter, cloud-to-cloud)
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"Shademate: Smart Motorization Made Easy Shademate allows you to easily control your window coverings, no matter where you are. Key Features: - Control your window coverings anytime, anywhere - Create custom schedules for opening and closing your window coverings - Automate your window coverings based on light, wind, and other environmental conditions - Use scene switch to control multiple window coverings with one tap - Connect with other smart home systems via ‘matter’ or ‘cloud-to-cloud’ Shademate makes your life more comfortable and intelligent: - Automation lets you control your window coverings without lifting a finger - Scene switch let you customize your window coverings for different needs - Integration with other smart home systems creates a whole-home smart experience Download Shademate today and experience the convenience of smart window coverings! App Highlights: - Simple and intuitive interface - Rich features and settings - Stable and reliable connection - Support for multiple smart home systems"

Screenshots

A4 screens
Shademate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shademate at monthly against A's every 18 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A ships an update every 18 months, Shademate monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
A versus Shademate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAShademate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARLU nvNingbo Dooya Mechanic & Electronic Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

A

No in-app purchases

None

Shademate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A free?
A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shademate free?
Shademate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do A or Shademate have ads?
Neither A nor Shademate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A or Shademate?
A ships an update every 18 months, and Shademate monthly. Most recently, A was updated on October 4, 2026 and Shademate on October 3, 2026.

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