Comparison

CDN vs PowerView

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

Head to head
About

CDN

Monitor cooking temperatures and times remotely from your iOS device. Features dual waterproof probes, multiple timers, and pre-programmed settings for various meats. Save cooking history, add notes, and share your culinary creations.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring via iOS
  • Dual waterproof probes
  • Up to 10 timers
  • Pre-programmed and programmable settings
  • Cooking history with notes and images
  • Social sharing
Features
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Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer For professional chefs and home cooks who want both control and flexibility, the CDN Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer (BT482) provides remote control and monitoring of cooking temperatures and times on their iOS mobile devices in the most convenient and personal way. The Bluetooth® Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer features dual 304 stainless steel waterproof probes and up to ten timers for maximum flexibility. This probe is the first in the CDN line to utilize Bluetooth® technology to connect to your mobile device remotely and an anticipation time estimate for when the food will be cooked to perfection. With cooking history, images and personal notes, the app allows the chef to share their creations through social networks or email. • Remote monitoring through iOS mobile devices • Dual waterproof probes • Dual progress display • Pre-programmed and programmable • °C/°F selectable • Cooking history with graphic chart, image and personal notes • Social network and email sharing • Anticipation time estimate • Distinct selectable alerts • Pre-alert set by temperature or time • Up to 10 timers that count 24 hours by minutes & seconds • 3.875"/9.8 cm dual waterproof stainless steel probes with 39"/1 m sensor cables (heat resistant up to 716°F/380°C) • On/off button • Battery status • 2-way mounting: magnet/stand • Pre-programmed for: Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pork, Hamburger, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Cooked Ham, Fresh Ham, Ground Beef, Ground Lamb, Ground Veal, Ground Pork, Ground Chicken, Ground Turkey, Baked Potato and Corn • Compatibility: iOS 7.1 or above and Bluetooth® 4.0 capable (Bluetooth® Smart Ready)

About

PowerView

Control motorized window coverings from your mobile device. Adjust light and energy usage with a tap or automated schedules. Integrates with your connected home for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Control motorized window coverings
  • Group control of shades
  • Customizable Scenes
  • Automated Schedules
  • Sunrise/Sunset scheduling
  • Remote access with Gateway
Features
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Control your home's window coverings from the convenience of your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. The PowerView® App provides intelligent operation of popular Hunter Douglas window coverings. Adjust your window coverings to manage incoming light and energy usage throughout your home with the tap of a button or through automated operation. The app merges seamlessly with your connected lifestyle to provide a level of convenience and ease for your automated window coverings. Features: • Control Hunter Douglas motorized window coverings, individually or in groups, throughout your entire home. • Quickly and easily navigate the app using built-in tabs: Dashboard, Rooms, Scenes, and Schedules. • Add favorite Scenes, Shades, and Schedules to your Dashboard, so they appear first whenever you open the app. • Create customized shade position settings called "Scenes" for convenience, or to manage your natural lighting and privacy needs throughout the day. • Put your Scenes in motion using Schedules. Easily program your Scenes to activate automatically at different times of day to deliver the look and comfort you want, without you having to press a button. Configure Schedules to occur at a specific time, or based on unique Sunrise and Sunset times in your specific location. • Easily enable or disable Schedules, so that your blinds take the day off when you do. • Manage your Home from anywhere with RemoteConnect™. This requires a PowerView® Gateway, an Internet connection, and initial in-home setup. If you need help or have a question, email us at PowerView@hunterdouglas.com or call 1-844-PWR-VIEW (US), 1-800-265-8000 (Canada).

Screenshots

CDN4 screens
PowerView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PowerView at 4.4 against CDN's 1.7. PowerView also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 11) and review sentiment (28% vs 10%). CDN's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PowerView holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerView has 2.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of CDN's written reviews are positive against 28% of PowerView's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDN ships an update every 3 months, PowerView every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CDN versus PowerView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDNPowerView
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (11 ratings)4.4 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews28.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComponent Design Northwest, Inc.Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Inc.

Customer experience

CDN

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative70.0%

PowerView

All ratings2,392 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative60.3%

Bugs and requests

CDN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PowerView

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Scenes not working as expected
  • Inability to discover/connect to shades
  • Inconsistent remote control functionality
  • Automation schedules not triggering properly
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  • Sync issues between app and physical shades

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Battery level indicators
  • Conditional scenes based on weather
  • Ability to adjust upper/lower limits
  • Improved group scene management
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  • Remote access without connectivity issues

In-app purchases

None

CDN

No in-app purchases

None

PowerView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CDN free?
CDN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PowerView free?
PowerView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CDN or PowerView?
PowerView is rated higher. CDN averages 1.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PowerView averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do CDN or PowerView have ads?
Neither CDN nor PowerView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CDN or PowerView?
CDN ships an update every 3 months, and PowerView every 5 weeks. Most recently, CDN was updated on October 24, 2026 and PowerView on October 29, 2026.

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