Connect2Go vs Hilo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect2Go
Control your home security system remotely and receive real-time notifications. This app provides interactive services for various alarm systems, offering peace of mind and enhanced security.
- Remote control of security system
- Real-time notifications
- Interactive services
- Supports UNO, SOLO, DSC, Honeywell systems
- Enhanced security
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Connect2Go Mobile lets you take full advantage of your Connect2Go products. Whether you have an UNO, SOLO, DSC or Honeywell Security System we offer best-in-class Interactive Services. With full remote control and real-time notifications on your mobile phone, you will have the control you want and the security you need. Contact your security professional today to see if your alarm system is Connect2Go Ready!
Hilo
Control your entire smart home from a single application. Manage connected devices remotely, create custom scenes for different moods, and program devices to save time and energy. Participate in challenges to earn cash rewards by reducing energy consumption.
- Remote device management
- Custom scene creation
- Device scheduling
- Energy consumption tracking
- Energy saving challenges
- Cash rewards for energy reduction
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There’s no place like home, especially when it’s a smart home. Say hello to Hilo, and discover how to control your entire home with a single app. Manage your devices wherever you are Hilo allows you to configure, manage and control all your connected home devices with ease. Activate them when you want, wherever you are. Create scenes to make your life easier A scene allows you to control in one go several devices and to create the mood for a room by dimming a light or changing the colour of bulbs, for example. Start by creating 4 basic scenes, then take the time to define key moments to help you make the most of your Hilo home. Get creative! Movie night, Sunday brunch, reading corner… Create the scenes you want and manage several devices with a single command, so that your home takes care of you 24/7. Program your devices to save time and energy By programming your favorite devices such as your thermostats and lights with a single gesture, you’ll save time and energy. With Hilo, you’re more efficient! Rise to the challenge, get money in return Reward yourself with Hilo challenges! During the cold months, we propose up to 30 Hilo challenges. If you successfully complete them, you’ll reap a cash reward. The formula is simple: Accept the automatic action suggested by Hilo and obtain a reward for each kilowatt hour (kWh) that isn’t consumed. A Hilo challenge is a small gesture that's good for your wallet, and the planet. Track and optimize your energy consumption in real time Hilo allows you to track your consumption by day, week or month. The goal is to continually optimize your energy consumption. Being energy smart? You’ve got this!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hilo at 4.5 against Connect2Go's 2.3. Hilo also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 9%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Connect2Go's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hilo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect2Go has 46 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Connect2Go's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hilo's.
Connect2Go ships an update every 2 months, Hilo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect2Go | Hilo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (46 ratings) | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | 39.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Envisacor Technologies Inc. | Hilo Énergie |
Customer experience
Connect2Go
Hilo
Bugs and requests
Connect2Go
Reported bugs
38 issues- App no longer provides notifications of arms, disarms or alarms
- Blank screen when opening app
- App does not keep users logged in
- Delay time to arm/disarm alarm
- App shown off-line for several months
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- Notifications not working after latest iOS update
- Home button on status screen is unreachable due to time/battery display
- New version lags, screen notifications rarely work
- Buttons at the top of the screen cannot be pressed
- App does not refresh
- Unable to log in, no forgotten password option
- Buttons at the top of the screen do not work after update
- iPhone 'island' blocks part of the screen, black areas, top corner buttons blocked
- No automatic refresh in app, constantly have to open and close
- Display stretches too much, home button at top left cannot be pressed
- No option to reset password
- Login info not accepted by new app, no option to request login
- App refuses to accept user ID and new password after website password change
- Login no longer works after upgrade
- No reset password option on login screen
- White blank screen when using the app
- Application ne fonctionne plus (white screen)
- App goes to blank screen when opened
- App stopped working, white screen
- Stopped working
- App crashes a lot
- White screen when opening app
- L’application ne se rafraichit pas
- App has quit working at all, nonfunctional
- App doesn’t refresh on its own
- App won’t open on iPhone, crashes instantly
- Showing error every month
- Does not refresh
- Cannot log out and login as a different member
- App will not open after latest iOS update
- First screen is log-on, no ability to setup
- Password shown in plain text during login
- Does not work with EyezOn module
Requested features
15 requests- Update software for new IOS versions
- Fix home button placement on status screen
- Improve refresh rate and automatic refresh
- Add forgotten password/reset password option
- Improve UI/UX and graphics
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- Add Face ID or Touch ID login
- Improve security, hide password during input
- Add instructions and make app intuitive
- Overhaul app for UI, UX, and reliability
- Allow bypassing all open locations at once
- Allow automatic password reset online
- Support for multiple users with separate logins
- Improve response time from system to app
- Support for different alarm system models
- Eliminate confusing 'partition' language
Hilo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Connect2Go
No in-app purchases
Hilo
No in-app purchases
