Comparison

Shelly Smart Control vs VELUX Installations

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

Head to head
About

Shelly Smart Control

Remotely monitor and control smart home devices from anywhere, either through the cloud or your local network. Manage lights, appliances, and sensors, and create custom automation scenes. Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LAN connectivity for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Local network control
  • Device monitoring
  • Custom scheduling
  • Scene creation
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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This app offers the possibility to control all Shelly devices remotely. You can monitor and control your devices from anywhere (by using the cloud option) or, if you do not want the Cloud option, you will still be able to monitor and control your devices from within your local network. Shelly devices do not need to be connected to the cloud or to send data there. The Shelly Home Automation portfolio includes a variety of relay switches, sensors, plugs, bulbs, and other controllers, all connected and controlled through your Wi-Fi network. The new Shelly Plus and Shelly Pro lines of products additionally support Bluetooth connectivity for faster device inclusion and communication, and the new Shelly Pro line offers LAN and Wi-Fi usage simultaneously. The entire Shelly portfolio is available at https://shelly.cloud/ Shelly devices are suitable to control lights, garage doors, curtains, window blinds, or other appliances, trigger actions based on certain parameters from sensor devices. Devices provide near real time notification on changes of the parameters they are measuring - energy consumption, temperature other environment values. All Shelly devices have: - Embedded Web server - Wi-Fi control and connectivity - APIs for observation and control A user account is required to access, include, and control Shelly devices through the application. Once Shelly account is registered, you can: - Connect the devices to an existing W-Fi network or use their Access Point mode locally to control other Shelly devices; - Include, manage, and operate as many Shelly devices as you need; - Configure devices and manage individual settings on every device; - Configure custom scheduling for automatic actions; - Create personalized rooms for more convenient organising and control of the devices; - Define custom Groups of devices to control multiple devices with one command within the app; - Build simple and complex scenes by combining Shelly devices to trigger certain actions in your home automation; - Monitor current and past electrical power consumption of the electrical circuit(s) and loads (for Shelly devices equipped with Power-measuring capabilities); - Build complex automation solutions for improved energy and operational efficiency; - Receive real time alerts and notifications based on your preference. Shelly devices are compatible with other widely used both local and cloud-based home automation platforms like Google Home or Alexa.

About

VELUX Installations

This app simplifies home improvement projects with interactive 3D installation guides for various products. It offers flexible viewing options, including AR, and allows for unlimited replays of each step to ensure accuracy and ease of use for professionals and DIYers alike.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step 3D installation guides
  • Augmented Reality (AR) viewing options
  • 3D model rotation for detailed views
  • Unlimited replays of installation steps
  • Classic PDF instruction viewing
Features
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Transform your home improvement experience with the VELUX Installations App. Whether you’re a professional installer or a DIY enthusiast, this app makes installing VELUX products simpler, faster, and more precise. With interactive 3D installation guides, you can explore each step in detail, rotate the model, and view the process from the angle that suits you best. Key Features: • Step-by-step 3D installation guides for a wide range of VELUX products • Flexible viewing options: 3D, AR, or classic PDF installation instructions • Unlimited replays, so you can watch each step as many times as needed Note: Some features, like AR guides, require access to your device camera.

Screenshots

Shelly Smart Control4 screens
VELUX Installations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shelly Smart Control at 48% against VELUX Installations's 0%. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shelly Smart Control ships an update every 2 weeks, VELUX Installations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shelly Smart Control versus VELUX Installations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelly Smart ControlVELUX Installations
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB343 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHELLY EUROPE EOODVELUX

Customer experience

Shelly Smart Control

All ratings89 ratings
Positive50.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative40.4%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative39.5%

VELUX Installations

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shelly Smart Control

No in-app purchases

None

VELUX Installations

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shelly Smart Control free?
Shelly Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VELUX Installations free?
VELUX Installations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shelly Smart Control or VELUX Installations have ads?
Neither Shelly Smart Control nor VELUX Installations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shelly Smart Control or VELUX Installations?
Shelly Smart Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and VELUX Installations every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shelly Smart Control was updated on November 5, 2026 and VELUX Installations on October 30, 2026.

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