Comparison

Smart Hue Remote vs Point Blue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Hue Remote

Control your Philips Hue lights with dynamic and animated colors. Choose from over 50 pre-set lighting scenes or create your own. Requires a Philips Hue bridge and lights, and your phone and bridge must be on the same network.

Highlights
  • Dynamic and animated colors
  • Over 50 lighting scenes
  • Scene categories: Fruits, Lamps, Sky, Baby Night Lights, Northern Lights, Fire, Club, Paris, New York
  • Philips Hue bridge and lights integration
  • iOS 9.0+ compatibility
Features
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Make your room look AMAZING!! Smart Hue Remote lets you easily control Lights with dynamic and animated colors. [Scenes] There're more than 50 amazing lighting scenes. Fruits / Lamps / Sky / Baby Night Lights / Northern Lights / Fire Club / Paris / New York (Coming Soon) / Las Vegas (Coming Soon) Seoul (Coming Soon) / Tokyo (Coming Soon) * You should have Philips HUE bridge and lights to use this application. * Make sure your phone and Hue bridge are connected to the same network. * Smart Hue Remote works with all iOS running version 9.0 software or later Disclaimer: *Smart Hue Remote application is not an official product of Philips.

About

Point Blue

Features
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Point Blue Tenant App – Your Private Space, Simplified Start living on point with the Point Blue Tenant App, your personal hub for managing your stay, accessing services, and staying connected with everything your home offers. Designed for residents, the app brings convenience, control, and privacy to your fingertips. Key Features: Account & Lease: View your profile, lease details, and contract, and track lease milestones. Billing: Check statements, payment history, and dues with reminders and easy inquiries. Service Requests: Submit and track maintenance or any service requests directly through the app. Secure Communication: Contact our team instantly via private messaging. Stay Informed: Receive building announcements and important updates. Why Use the App? Manage your account, lease, billing, and services in one intuitive platform. Everything you need for a seamless, modern living experience is just a tap away. Start Living on Point and download the Point Blue App today!

Screenshots

Smart Hue Remote4 screens
Point Blue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Point Blue at none against Smart Hue Remote's 6. Point Blue also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). Smart Hue Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Hue Remote sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Point Blue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Hue Remote ships an update every 6 months, Point Blue every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Hue Remote versus Point Blue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Hue RemotePoint Blue
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTINAC Inc.Collo Limited

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Smart Hue Remote

One-time6
  • Unlimit Light Selection$0.99
  • Northern Lights Scene$0.99
  • Fire Scene$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Club Scene$0.99
  • Weather Scene$0.99
  • Paris Scene$1.99
None

Point Blue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Hue Remote free?
Smart Hue Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Point Blue free?
Point Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Hue Remote or Point Blue have ads?
Neither Smart Hue Remote nor Point Blue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Hue Remote or Point Blue?
Smart Hue Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Point Blue every 3 days. Most recently, Smart Hue Remote was updated on October 22, 2026 and Point Blue on October 12, 2026.

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