Comparison

Shadetool vs HYPNOTIK

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

Head to head
About

Shadetool

Easily set up and adjust motorized window coverings and hubs. Control upper/lower limits, favorite positions, and tilt ranges. Get motor status like signal strength and battery level.

Highlights
  • Set upper and lower limits
  • Adjust favorite position
  • Configure tilt range
  • View signal strength
  • Check battery level
  • Supports Matter system Fabric Share
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"Shadetool: Smart Motorization Setting Made Easy Shadetool is a powerful motorized window coverings setting software that allows you to easily and conveniently set up and adjust your window coverings and hubs. With Shadetool, you can: - Set and adjust the upper and lower limits, favorite position, and tilt range of your motors - Get information such as signal strength and battery level of the motor - Supports the Matter system Fabric Share function, which allows you to share the configured motors and/or hubs with other third-party Matter systems App Highlights: - One-stop setting solution to meet all your needs - Detailed motor information to help you better understand your motors - Supports the Matter system for easy interoperability with other smart home devices"

About

HYPNOTIK

Features
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Meet the new standard in smart lighting control. HYPNOTIK-FX is the companion app for the HYPNOTIK-FX controller family. It gives you complete, real-time command over your lighting - right from your phone, anywhere on your Wi-Fi network. BUILT FOR YOUR CONTROLLERS Designed specifically for our premium controllers, HYPNOTIK-FX unlocks the full potential of your smart environment. Whether you are setting the mood for a quiet evening or syncing your lights to a high-energy party, this app puts the power in your hands. KEY FEATURES: Control All Your Lights: Manage multiple devices and controllers instantly from a single, intuitive dashboard. Choose Any Color: Access millions of colors at your fingertips, plus precise warm-to-cool white tuning. Powerful Lighting Effects: Dynamic FX for every mood. Instantly switch between static colors or dynamic moving animations. Create Lighting Zones: Segment your LED setups for custom zone control. Create Custom Presets: Save your favorite scenes and configurations to recall them instantly. Audio Reactive Sync: Make your lights dance to the beat of your music for an immersive audio-visual experience. Transform your space today with HYPNOTIK-FX.

Screenshots

Shadetool4 screens
HYPNOTIK4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shadetool and HYPNOTIK are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Shadetool ships an update every 6 months, HYPNOTIK every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Shadetool versus HYPNOTIK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadetoolHYPNOTIK
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNingbo Dooya Mechanic & ElectronicHypnotik

In-app purchases

None

Shadetool

No in-app purchases

None

HYPNOTIK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadetool free?
Shadetool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HYPNOTIK free?
HYPNOTIK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadetool or HYPNOTIK have ads?
Neither Shadetool nor HYPNOTIK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadetool or HYPNOTIK?
Shadetool ships an update every 6 months, and HYPNOTIK every 4 months. Most recently, Shadetool was updated on October 14, 2026 and HYPNOTIK on September 14, 2026.

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