Comparison

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer vs 3 Day Blinds 1.0

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

Head to head
About

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

Control your lights with Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, set timers, and schedule events for convenience and security. Features include smooth dimming control, energy saving modes, and automatic sunset/sunrise scheduling.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth light control
  • Adjustable dimming
  • On-screen dimming bar
  • Set internal timer
  • Schedule timed events
  • Energy saving mode
  • Sunset/sunrise scheduling
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The smart way to control lights! Switch on/off, control dimming and set the internal timer all with your Bluetooth connectivity. Now it’s easier than ever to manage dimming for precise light level every time. The on screen dimming bar gives you smooth, fingertip control for full range dimming with adjustable fade rates. You can also select energy saving mode and set minimum light levels for added convenience. Timed Events with Ease Schedule your lights to turn ON and OFF automatically for safety and convenience so you never come home to a dark house again. This app offers the flexibility to program daily timed events for weekdays, weekends or any day - even while you are away - giving your home a “lived-in” look for added security and peace of mind. For carefree living, the Decora® Dimmer and Timer features an astronomical clock that uses your mobile device’s location service to define the dimmer’s longitude and latitude. This enables the handy “on at sunset and off at sunrise” feature to automatically adjust daily to your local time so lights are always in sync with nature. The Decora Bluetooth Dimmer and Timer is designed to work with your choice of compatible dimmable CFLs, dimmable LEDs, incandescent or halogen bulbs.

About

3 Day Blinds 1.0

Automate and control your window treatments remotely. Schedule timers for natural light and privacy, and operate shades individually or in groups. Personalize your rooms with custom photos.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote control
  • Set scenes and timers
  • Automate window treatments
  • Individual and group shade control
  • Personalize room photos
Features
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'Effortlessly control your 3 Day Blinds window treatments in real time from virtually anywhere in the world. Set scenes and timers to automate your products and make everyday life easier. Key Features - Compatible with 3 Day Blinds motorized window treatments - Control your shades from any connected device, even when you’re away - Schedule automatic timers to manage natural light and control privacy throughout the day - Operate Shades individually or group multiple shades together for greater ease of use - Personalize with your own photo for each room or use ours - Requires the use of a 3 Day Blinds USB Wireless Hub

Screenshots

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer4 screens
3 Day Blinds 1.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3 Day Blinds 1.0 at 3.8 against Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's 1.7. 3 Day Blinds 1.0 also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 178) and review sentiment (19% vs 10%). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3 Day Blinds 1.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 Day Blinds 1.0 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's written reviews are positive against 19% of 3 Day Blinds 1.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer versus 3 Day Blinds 1.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecora Digital Dimmer & Timer3 Day Blinds 1.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (178 ratings)3.8 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews18.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1781.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.3 Day Blinds

Customer experience

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

All ratings174 ratings
Positive13.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative81.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative85.2%

3 Day Blinds 1.0

All ratings1,241 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative69.2%

User reviews

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

From 178 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Works flawlessly when connected
  • ⏱️ Schedules lights to turn on/off as programmed

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
  • 🔁 Schedules not reliably followed
  • ⚠️ Buggy app updates break functionality
  • 🔌 Switches stop working after power outages

3 Day Blinds 1.0

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient app controls
  • 👍 Easy to set up schedules
  • 🔒 Integrates with Alexa/Siri
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🔋 Inaccurate battery life indicators
  • 👎 Difficult to configure and program
  • 🔍 Poor communication with customer support

Bugs and requests

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during device scanning
  • Switches unable to pair or reconnect
  • Schedules not executing as programmed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integrate with other smart home platforms
  • Add offset option for sunrise/sunset schedules
  • Improve app stability and reliability

3 Day Blinds 1.0

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to connect to hub
  • Timers and schedules not working as expected
  • Blinds not responding to app commands
  • Scenes and settings randomly disappearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling options
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better battery life monitoring
  • Enhance integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

No in-app purchases

None

3 Day Blinds 1.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer free?
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3 Day Blinds 1.0 free?
3 Day Blinds 1.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or 3 Day Blinds 1.0?
3 Day Blinds 1.0 is rated higher. Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer averages 1.7 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while 3 Day Blinds 1.0 averages 3.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or 3 Day Blinds 1.0 have ads?
Neither Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer nor 3 Day Blinds 1.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or 3 Day Blinds 1.0?
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer ships an update every 3 months, and 3 Day Blinds 1.0 every 3 months. Most recently, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and 3 Day Blinds 1.0 on November 11, 2026.

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