# hueDynamic for Philips Hue vs Needlepoint Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Needlepoint Studio at 100% against hueDynamic for Philips Hue's 55%. Needlepoint Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). hueDynamic for Philips Hue's advantage is ratings volume (847 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hueDynamic for Philips Hue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Needlepoint Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Needlepoint Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hueDynamic for Philips Hue has 847 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of hueDynamic for Philips Hue's written reviews are positive against 100% of Needlepoint Studio's.

hueDynamic for Philips Hue ships an update every 8 days, Needlepoint Studio weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | hueDynamic for Philips Hue | Needlepoint Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huedynamic-for-philips-hue/id1405195207/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **847** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darrell Rose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372594514) | [Panda Taps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744998505) |

## What reviewers say

### hueDynamic for Philips Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huedynamic-for-philips-hue/id1405195207)

Enhance your Philips Hue lighting system with dynamic scenes, sound synchronization, and advanced control. Create custom ambiences from photos, program smart buttons, and enjoy immersive experiences for movies and parties. Features include power outage detection and compatibility with various Hue light types.

**Highlights:** Dynamic lighting scenes with sound, Advanced smart button programming, Real-time camera-to-light synchronization, Custom photo ambiences, Multiple bridge support, Power outage detection and recovery, Sound-to-light disco modes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| hueDynamic Pro 2.x Loyalty Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| hueDynamic Pro Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for Hue lights
- 👍 Lots of free ambiences
- 💡 One-time purchase model
- 👍 Covers wide range of features
- 👍 Good interface and user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and disconnections
- 🔒 Unclear free vs. paid features
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 👎 Doesn't work well outside UK
- 👎 Slow and unresponsive at times

**Reported bugs**

- Lights remain unresponsive after using app
- Disco mode stops working during use
- Unable to find or connect to Hue bridge
- Continued charging despite cancellation

**Requested features**

- Ability to control ambient sounds
- Integration with Siri Shortcuts
- Sync lighting with music from other apps
- More sleep/relaxation lighting options
- Landscape mode for camera feature


### Needlepoint Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needlepoint-studio/id6789350184)

Organize your needlepoint projects, track your progress with photos, and manage your thread stash. Features a stitch library and a timer for your stitching sessions. Your data is private and stored locally.

**Highlights:** Project tracking with progress photos, Stitching session timer, Thread stash cataloging, Built-in stitch library with diagrams, Collection value and export, Private iCloud backup, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Studio Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Studio Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hueDynamic for Philips Hue free?

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

### Is Needlepoint Studio free?

Needlepoint Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, hueDynamic for Philips Hue or Needlepoint Studio?

Needlepoint Studio is rated higher. hueDynamic for Philips Hue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while Needlepoint Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do hueDynamic for Philips Hue or Needlepoint Studio have ads?

Neither hueDynamic for Philips Hue nor Needlepoint Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, hueDynamic for Philips Hue or Needlepoint Studio?

hueDynamic for Philips Hue ships an update every 8 days, and Needlepoint Studio weekly. Most recently, hueDynamic for Philips Hue was updated on October 25, 2026 and Needlepoint Studio on October 25, 2026.

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