Smart Shade PRO vs Hardison
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Shade PRO
Remotely operate your awnings and screens using your smart devices. This application transforms your Smart-Shade awning into a smart device, allowing control from anywhere globally.
- Remote awning control
- Global operation via smart devices
- Smart screen control
- Comfort and protection features
- Integration with smart devices
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Control your awnings and screens from your smart devices. At Smart-Shade we make awnings and fabrics that offer comfort and protection. The newly designed Smart-Shade app makes your awning smart. Control your Smart-Shade awning from anywhere around the world with your smart devices!
Hardison
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The Hardison app is your all-in-one resident app for apartment living — powered by Flamingo, the resident engagement and retention platform trusted across 1,225,000+ apartment units. Everything you need as a resident, in one place: • RSVP to resident events and community socials • Pay rent securely • Request and track maintenance • Book amenities, guest suites, and concierge services • Earn resident rewards for events, referrals, and renewals • Connect with neighbors on the community feed • Get answers instantly from the AI resident assistant • Access mobile keys, packages, and building announcements Hardison is managed by AMC and powered by Flamingo, the resident engagement and resident retention platform for apartment communities — bringing events, rewards, rent, maintenance, and AI into one resident app. Learn more about Flamingo at getflamingo.com. Powered by Flamingo — the resident engagement app for apartment communities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Shade PRO at every 10 days against Hardison's monthly. 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.
Smart Shade PRO ships an update every 10 days, Hardison monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Shade PRO | Hardison |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | t2Fi | Hardison |
In-app purchases
Smart Shade PRO
No in-app purchases
Hardison
No in-app purchases
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