Remote for Hue vs Simon Plug&Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Remote for Hue
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Step 1: Open the App Step 2: There is no step two! Remote for Hue lets you control your Philips Hue lights directly from your Apple TV. Adjust brightness, saturation, and switch between color scenes β all with your Siri Remote. Quickly toggle entire rooms on and off, and see at a glance which rooms are active. No extra hub apps needed β just connect to your Hue Bridge and start controlling your lights from the big screen. A fine selection of colors will help you to select the hue of your lightbulbs just the right way. Switching on philips hue lightbulbs has never been easier. Reviews: "Such a obvious feature finally available! Thank you!" "Even my kids can use Philips Hue now" "That app is changed the way i use my Hue lightbulbs"
Simon Plug&Drive
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Take control of your electric vehicle charging point with Simon Plug&Drive. Easily manage your Simon charger and optimise energy consumption. Simon Plug&Drive will always be there on your smartphone when you need it so that your vehicle is always ready. Β Connect and configure your charger: - Identify, activate and control your charging point using Bluetooth. - Save money by scheduling the hours with the most economical electricity rates in your calendar. - Modulates and defines the contracted power. - Charge your vehicle using the solar energy generated by your photovoltaic panels. - Locks the device so that only you can use it. Download the App and start enjoying the Simon Plug&Drive experience. For any questions: sat@simon.es
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simon Plug&Drive at Free against Remote for Hue's $0.99. Simon Plug&Drive also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Simon Plug&Drive is free to download; Remote for Hue costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote for Hue ships an update every 13 months, Simon Plug&Drive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote for Hue | Simon Plug&Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | Apple TV | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZoliTech | Simon |
In-app purchases
Remote for Hue
No in-app purchases
Simon Plug&Drive
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote for Hue free?
Is Simon Plug&Drive free?
Do Remote for Hue or Simon Plug&Drive have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote for Hue or Simon Plug&Drive?
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