Smart vs Sona Shades
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart
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Our vision was simple – combine modern technology and traditional shutter design to create a unique shutter solution with our customers at its heart. Incorporating the latest technology, and manufacturing using durable hardwood, we created the Smart-tilt® shutter. Smart Tilt Features: Timer Control Have the shutters close automatically at dusk or to your own timings. Mood lighting Set the room lighting to your taste with dimmable lights. Temperature control Keep cool with shutters that close when the temperature exceeds your desired setting.
Sona Shades
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Introducing the Sona Measuring App - The ultimate tool for capturing precise shaped blind measurements. Designed to work exclusively with Sona systems, this app delivers unmatched accuracy, efficiency, and ease—perfect for both professional surveyors and confident DIYers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart at every 9 days against Sona Shades's every 2 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart ships an update every 9 days, Sona Shades every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart | Sona Shades |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elizabeth Henley ltd | Sona Shades Ltd |
In-app purchases
Smart
No in-app purchases
Sona Shades
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smart free?
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Do Smart or Sona Shades have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart or Sona Shades?
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