Comparison

VeraMobile™ vs Graber Motorization

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

Head to head
About

VeraMobile™

Manage your smart home devices remotely from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. View security cameras, control lighting, and monitor your property for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote home management
  • View security cameras
  • Receive notifications
  • Automate lighting
  • Monitor property security
  • Control climate
Features
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THE SIMPLEST WAY TO CONTROL YOUR HOME. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. We put the convenience, freedom, and peace of mind that a smart home provides, right in the palm of your hand. From any smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can view and manage your home. From the comfort of your couch, or from halfway around the world. ▾ Control your front door, monitor your home and property. ▾ View security cameras & receive notifications on your smartphone. ▾ Automatically turn on your lights when a sensor is tripped. ▾ Enjoy peace of mind knowing your door is locked, and your home is safe and secure. ▾ Choose from a wide variety of devices from brands that you already trust. PLEASE NOTE: The app REQUIRES a Vera Smart Home Controller which acts as the "Brain" of the system, enabling your iOS device to become the command center for your home, easily controlling climate, lighting, security and more. Please visit https://getvera.com/pages/shop to learn more. APPLICATION REQUIRES VERA SMART HOME CONTROLLER RUNNING UI7, OR HIGHER!

About

Graber Motorization

Control your motorized shades and blinds remotely from your mobile device. Schedule routines, monitor battery life, and even integrate with smart home assistants for enhanced convenience and energy efficiency.

Highlights
  • Remote shade control via mobile device
  • Bluetooth/Z-Wave technology integration
  • Battery life monitoring
  • Global control with optional gateway
  • Multi-user functionality
  • Automated routines and scheduling
  • Smart home device integration
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Graber Motorization App CONVENIENT SHADE CONTROL FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE 
 Easy to set up and use, the Graber Motorization App makes life easier by giving you full control of your Graber Motorized Shades from your mobile device - Intuitive and user-friendly - Powered by Bluetooth/Z-Wave technology. - Monitors the battery life of your paired shades and remotes. - Optional Graber Motorization Gateway (USB/plug) allows for shade control from anywhere in the world. - Grant permission to family members to control shades through multi-user functionality. 
 For the optimal experience, the app has the ability to combine Bluetooth and Z-Wave for total control of your shades. 
 Bluetooth-Only Functionality - Bluetooth-enabled shades pair easily to a mobile device without a gateway for in-home use. - Enjoy full shade control with instant response time. - Set up Routines to open and close multiple shades at specific times. - Ability to update firmware for continued enhancements. 
 Graber Gateway (Z-Wave) Functionality - Control your shades with the Graber App from anywhere in the world. - Shades can be integrated with voice-controlled smart home devices, like Alexa and Google Home. - Set up Routines to open and close multiple shades at specific times, such as sunrise and sunset. - Ability to use new gateway plug as a smart plug, increasing your smart home experience. - Easily control single or multiple motorized shades (recommended up to 7 shades per gateway device*) directly from your mobile device. 

 Safety: Look like you're at home—even when you're not—by raising and lowering shades automatically. 
 Energy Efficiency: About 30% of a home's heating energy is lost through windows. Automating allows you to strategically open shades to let sunlight help heat your home or close them to maximize insulation at the window. You can also reduce heat gain from sunlight in the summer.** 
 For the Sophisticated Home: From the beauty of Graber Shades to the beauty of cutting-edge control, Graber ensures each room makes a powerful, sophisticated statement. 
 *Number of shades per gateway depends on many factors, including the number of remotes added. Each shade associates exclusively with one gateway; you cannot control the same shade with multiple gateway devices. If a home requires more shades to be lifted, simply add another gateway device. **Information provided by the consumer resource of the U.S. Department of Energy: energy.gov.

Screenshots

VeraMobile™4 screens
Graber Motorization4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VeraMobile™ at 2.8 against Graber Motorization's 1.7. VeraMobile™ also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 2%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VeraMobile™ holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 194 and 146 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of VeraMobile™'s written reviews are positive against 2% of Graber Motorization's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VeraMobile™ ships an update every 5 weeks, Graber Motorization every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VeraMobile™ versus Graber Motorization: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVeraMobile™Graber Motorization
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (194 ratings) — better1.7 (146 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews — better2.4% of reviews
Number of ratings194 — better146
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB302 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMios LimitedSprings Window Fashions

Customer experience

VeraMobile™

All ratings194 ratings
Positive39.2%
Neutral12.9%
Negative47.9%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative48.1%

Graber Motorization

All ratings141 ratings
Positive15.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative83.0%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive2.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative95.3%

User reviews

VeraMobile™

From 194 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent customer support
  • 👍 Great app functionality
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 💡 Versatile home automation features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🔧 Outdated and lacking updates
  • 👎 Unintuitive and confusing UI

Graber Motorization

From 146 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy setup process
  • 🎯 Manual remote control works reliably
  • ✨ Quality of physical blinds/shades themselves
  • 🏠 Room functionality organization feature
  • ⚙️ Automations work when properly configured

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🔌 Gateway constantly disconnects and goes offline
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow to load and connect
  • ❌ Routines and automations fail to execute
  • 🔄 Loses configuration and room assignments randomly

Bugs and requests

VeraMobile™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Thermostat controls not working as expected
  • Scenes and automations not functioning properly
  • Notifications and alerts not reliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve geofencing functionality
  • Add support for more devices and integrations
  • Enhance mobile app with more customization options
  • Restore Apple Watch app support

Graber Motorization

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App fails to load device list on startup
  • Gateway shows 'Updating...' spinner indefinitely
  • Shades disappear from app after pairing
  • Routines don't execute at scheduled times
  • Battery level stuck at 50% regardless of actual charge
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  • Room assignments reset to 'No Room' randomly
  • Daylight savings time requires manual schedule reset
  • App crashes when trying to reconnect to gateway
  • Bluetooth pairing causes shades to freeze
  • Z-wave gateway stalls during shade association
  • Pause routine button does nothing
  • Time zone setting not persisting
  • Smart plug control broken (can turn off but not on)
  • Phantom routines that cannot be deleted
  • Shades move in wrong direction or partially
  • Top and bottom stack shades require 1-second delay workaround
  • App doesn't show gateway status correctly
  • Alexa skill login broken
  • Device failed to communicate errors
  • Favorites setting forgets programming after few uses
  • Help pages don't link to anything

Requested features

14 requests
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Google Home integration
  • Siri voice control functionality
  • Percentage-based shade positioning input
  • Sunset/sunrise time-based routines
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  • Persistent device list that loads immediately
  • Background thread for device discovery
  • Time zone selection that actually works
  • Better error messages and debugging information
  • Email contact form instead of mail app requirement
  • Pause routine functionality
  • Support for more than 5 blinds per gateway
  • Improved tech support response times
  • Automatic daylight savings time adjustment

In-app purchases

None

VeraMobile™

No in-app purchases

None

Graber Motorization

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VeraMobile™ free?
VeraMobile™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Graber Motorization free?
Graber Motorization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VeraMobile™ or Graber Motorization?
VeraMobile™ is rated higher. VeraMobile™ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Graber Motorization averages 1.7 from 146 ratings.
Do VeraMobile™ or Graber Motorization have ads?
Neither VeraMobile™ nor Graber Motorization shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VeraMobile™ or Graber Motorization?
VeraMobile™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Graber Motorization every 4 months. Most recently, VeraMobile™ was updated on August 27, 2026 and Graber Motorization on September 18, 2026.

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