Best Automate Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to automate or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 248+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Automate Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AUTOMATE SHADESAUTOMATE SHADESFree3.1β˜… (93)NoNoOct 2026
2ShortcutsShortcutsFree4.6β˜… (49K)NoNoOct 2026
3AUTOMATE PULSEAUTOMATE PULSEFree2.8β˜… (44)NoNoMay 2026
4AutoMateAutoMateFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
5Automate 2026Automate 2026Free2.0β˜… (5)NoNoAug 2026
6AutoMateAutoMateFreeβ€”NoNoSep 2026
7AutoMate: Bills and ShiftsAutoMate: Bills and ShiftsFreeβ€”YesYesSep 2026
8Automate - Garage SoftwareAutomate - Garage SoftwareFreeβ€”NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Automate

AUTOMATE SHADES#1

AUTOMATE SHADES by ROLLEASE ACMEDA

Experience Smarter Shades
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
3.1😞(93 ratings)
Free
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Effortlessly control and automate motorized window shades. Organize shades by room, group them into scenes, and set timers for daily routines. Monitor battery levels and signal strength for all shades remotely.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Great customer service
  • πŸš€ Fantastic support
  • πŸš€ Works as described
  • πŸš€ Excellent functionality and flexibility
  • πŸš€ Timer function is exceptional

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy and unreliable
  • πŸ› Frequent disconnections and sync issues
  • πŸ› Difficult to set up and configure
  • πŸ› Poor HomeKit and smart home integration
  • πŸ› Unresponsive devices
  • πŸ”‹ Battery level monitoring issues
Shortcuts#2

Shortcuts by Apple

Do more with your apps
Strong Contender
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.6😐(49K ratings)
Free
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Automate everyday tasks on your iPhone and iPad by creating custom workflows. Combine actions from your favorite apps to perform complex operations with a single tap, Siri command, or even automatically. Explore hundreds of built-in actions to streamline your digital life.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Powerful automation capabilities
  • πŸ‘ Customizable app icons and widgets
  • 🎨 Aesthetic customization options
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for home automation and productivity

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Buggy, crashes, and exhibits unexpected behavior
  • πŸ” Inaccessible and difficult to use
  • πŸ”• Annoying notification banners
  • πŸ”Œ Drains battery when running complex shortcuts
2.8😞(44 ratings)
Free
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Control motorized window shades remotely with an intuitive interface. Visualize shade positions, check battery health, and set custom timers and scenes for automated comfort, whether you're home or away.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Good app functionality (when working)
  • πŸ“ž Excellent and responsive tech support (George mentioned multiple times)
  • πŸ’‘ Integrates with Alexa (when working)
  • πŸ’‘ Integrates with Apple HomeKit (mentioned by one user)
  • πŸ–ΌοΈ Real-life curtain picture on app (Automate Pulse)

Room to Improve

  • ❌ Hub stopped working/refuses to connect
  • ❌ App suddenly stopped working
  • ❌ App not maintained/abandoned
  • ❌ Cannot add locations
  • ❌ Horrible support/company won't respond
  • ❌ Setup is difficult/trial and error
  • ❌ Shades lose connection with hub
  • ❌ App not compatible with hub
  • ❌ Help button leads to general website
  • ❌ Settings not stored
  • ❌ Lost Rooms and Scenes after iOS update
  • ❌ No detailed troubleshooting manual
  • ❌ Stopped working with Alexa
  • ❌ Buggy software
  • ❌ Impossible to connect to device
  • ❌ App not downloadable on tablet
  • ❌ Shades open/close randomly
  • ❌ Extremely unreliable/times out
  • ❌ Company struggles with software engineering
  • ❌ Support lacking/installer unhelpful
  • ❌ App randomly wiped everything (scenes, automations)
  • ❌ Automated timings lose settings
  • ❌ Painful to recreate scenes
  • ❌ Not user-friendly/difficult to connect to WiFi
  • ❌ Works only 50% of the time
  • ❌ Poor interface design
  • ❌ App crashes frequently
  • ❌ Devices not responding
  • ❌ Alexa not finding devices
  • ❌ Horrible instructions
  • ❌ Programming doesn't work
  • ❌ Devices paired change when app reopened
  • ❌ Requires re-pairing devices
  • ❌ App unusable
  • ❌ "Time out" errors
  • ❌ "Log in failed" errors
  • ❌ App hangs/requires reboot
  • ❌ Timer function unreliable
  • ❌ Amazon Echo not recognizing scenes

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FAQ about Automate

What are the best automate apps for iPhone?
AUTOMATE SHADES tops our automate apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.1-star average from 93 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top automate apps we rank are free to download, including AUTOMATE SHADES and Shortcuts.
AUTOMATE SHADES has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ automate apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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