# Connect2Go vs Hilo

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect2Go | Hilo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect2go/id1227469403/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilo/id1492459138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | **39.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Envisacor Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227469402) | [Hilo Énergie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484503272) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect2Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect2go/id1227469403)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote control of security system, Real-time notifications, Interactive services, Supports UNO, SOLO, DSC, Honeywell systems, Enhanced security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works and performs well (Louie Palms, 2024-10-06)
- 👍 Great peace of mind (Louie Palms, 2023-01-19)
- 👍 Excellent App. Rock Solid (bubbles69194672, 2022-09-28)
- 👍 Fonctionnement et utilisation (Bobbeure, 2023-07-11)
- 👍 Good app (FRIP34, 2019-07-23)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App no longer provides notifications
- 🐛 Blank screen issue
- 🐛 App does not keep you logged in
- 🐛 Several minutes delay to arm/disarm
- 🐛 App shown off-line for months

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Hilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilo/id1492459138)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote device management, Custom scene creation, Device scheduling, Energy consumption tracking, Energy saving challenges, Cash rewards for energy reduction

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect2Go free?

Connect2Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hilo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connect2Go or Hilo?

Hilo is rated higher. Connect2Go averages 2.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Hilo averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Connect2Go or Hilo have ads?

Neither Connect2Go nor Hilo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect2Go or Hilo?

Connect2Go ships an update every 2 months, and Hilo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Connect2Go was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hilo on October 15, 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.*