# Philips Hue vs PetFun

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Philips Hue at 85% against PetFun's 10%. Philips Hue also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (117K vs 53). PetFun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Philips Hue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PetFun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Philips Hue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Hue has 117K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Philips Hue's written reviews are positive against 10% of PetFun's.

Philips Hue ships an update every 2 weeks, PetFun monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Philips Hue | PetFun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-hue/id1055281310/reviews)** | [1.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petfun/id1214569699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 247 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Signify Netherlands B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979064009) | [宝平 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/900858557) |

## What reviewers say

### Philips Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-hue/id1055281310)

Control and customize your smart lighting system from anywhere. Organize lights by room, create custom scenes, and automate your lighting to match your daily routine or enhance security. Sync lights with media for immersive experiences.

**Highlights:** Organize lights into rooms and zones, Remote control from anywhere, Explore and create custom lighting scenes, Home security features with sensors, Automate lighting schedules, Sync lights with TV, music, and games, Voice control integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motion Aware Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Sync TV-app for LG (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Secure Basic for 1 camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Secure Basic for 2 cameras | $7.99 | per month |
| Secure Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Motion Aware Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Secure Basic for 1 camera | $39.99 | per year |
| Secure Basic for 2 cameras | $79.99 | per year |
| Secure Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| Sync TV-app for LG (Lifetime) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 💡 Flexible lighting control
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🎨 Vibrant and customizable colors
- 🔒 Secure remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
- 🔀 Confusing navigation and UI changes
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag
- 🤯 Frustrating loss of key features
- 🤖 Incompatible with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Lights not responding to app commands
- Scenes and automations not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to log in or sync with account
- Erratic behavior after software updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to control lights individually in a room
- More dynamic and customizable lighting scenes
- Seamless integration between multiple Hue bridges
- Improved automation and scheduling options
- Restore removed timer and widget functionality


### PetFun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petfun/id1214569699)

Control your intelligent pet feeder remotely to ensure your pet is fed on schedule. Monitor your pet's activity, communicate with them, and capture memorable moments through video recording and photo sharing.

**Highlights:** Feeding statistics, Regular feeding schedules, Automatic feeding, Remote one-key feeding, Remote pet monitoring, Remote communication with pet, Video recording for pets

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as it should (when functional)
- 📸 Nice camera quality
- 🏠 Good for remote pet monitoring
- 📅 Reliable scheduled feeding (when working)
- 🔊 Clear audio transmission (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Unreliable connectivity issues
- 📉 Outdated app interface
- 🚫 Frequent app crashes/freezes
- ⚠️ Difficult setup process
- 💸 Expensive for unreliable product

**Reported bugs**

- Pre-programmed feeds not appearing
- App states 'abnormal' feeder status
- Machine doesn't work after app update
- Notifications not received on other devices
- Cannot change WiFi after moving

**Requested features**

- Update app interface
- Full screen support
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Support for multiple users
- Notification for other devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Philips Hue free?

Philips Hue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PetFun free?

PetFun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Philips Hue or PetFun?

Philips Hue is rated higher. Philips Hue averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while PetFun averages 1.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do Philips Hue or PetFun have ads?

Neither Philips Hue nor PetFun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Philips Hue or PetFun?

Philips Hue ships an update every 2 weeks, and PetFun monthly. Most recently, Philips Hue was updated on October 22, 2026 and PetFun on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*