Comparison

Elektra vs Command for Philips Hue

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

Head to head
About

Elektra

Features
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ELEKTRA is a suite of IOT devices that allow the remote control of lights, appliances, door locks, ambient temperatures etc... with your smartphone and tablet. Only your WIFI network is required for connectivity. ELEKTRA PLUG is a socket with integrated energy meter. Plug it into a wall outlet and start controlling any lamp or appliance, by monitoring its electric consumption. ELEKTRA I+O is an universal WIFI device to be installed in a cabinet, that converts any electric relay, contact or sensor into a smart device. For example, you can connect a push button as input, and a light as output, in order to control it both traditionally and remotely with ELEKTRA app. With ELEKTRA app you can simply add devices to you WIFI network, configure them (e.g. bindings among inputs and outputs for ELEKTRA I+O universal device), schedule commands, monitor energy consumptions etc...

About

Command for Philips Hue

Take full control of your smart lights with advanced features not found in the official app. Create custom scenes, manage multiple bridges, and even sync lights with entertainment.

Highlights
  • Precise color wheel with XY color space accuracy
  • Powerful scene builder for static or dynamic palettes
  • Circadian rhythm lighting with automatic adjustments
  • Remote access and control from anywhere
  • Switch and button programming for custom actions
  • Energy usage tracking per light and room
  • Entertainment streaming for light synchronization
Features
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Take full command of your lights with the most powerful third-party controller for iOS. Command gives you deep control over every light, room, and scene — with features the official app doesn't offer. Built with a modern, beautiful interface designed for power users who want more. COMPLETE LIGHT CONTROL • Precise color wheel with XY color space accuracy • Color harmony overlays — complementary, analogous, triadic, split complementary • Brightness, color temperature, and on/off for every individual light • Real-time updates via Bridge SSE (Server-Sent Events) POWERFUL SCENE BUILDER • Create static or dynamic palette scenes from scratch • Choose colors visually, set per-light states, name and save to your bridge • Activate scenes instantly from room cards or the scene library • Dynamic scenes with adjustable speed and palette cycling CIRCADIAN RHYTHM LIGHTING • Automatic color temperature adjustment throughout the day • Sunrise and sunset calculations based on your location • Customizable presets for wake, focus, relax, and sleep • Set it and forget it — your lights follow the sun REMOTE ACCESS • Control your lights from anywhere with OAuth • Full remote bridge connectivity — not just local network • Secure authentication with PKCE flow SWITCH & BUTTON PROGRAMMING • Assign custom actions to Dimmer, Tap, Smart Button, and switches • Toggle rooms, activate scenes, or set brightness on any button press • Configurations persist and respond to real-time button events via SSE ENERGY TRACKING • Monitor estimated energy usage per light and per room • Daily, weekly, and monthly kWh breakdowns • Understand your smart lighting energy footprint ROOM & LIGHT DASHBOARD • See all rooms at a glance with grouped light status • Drag-to-merge color pucks for multi-light rooms • Quick toggle, brightness slider, and scene activation per room • Accessory and sensor status (motion, temperature, battery) DESIGNED FOR APPLE • Native SwiftUI interface with smooth animations • Apple Watch companion for quick room toggles • Widgets for home screen light control • Dark mode glass morphism design language GEOFENCING • Automatically trigger scenes when you arrive at or leave home • Location-based automation with privacy-first on-device processing • Customizable radius and per-location scene assignments ENTERTAINMENT STREAMING • Real-time 25Hz light streaming via Entertainment API • Music visualization with 5-band frequency analysis • Replace the $300 Sync Box with just your iPhone AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE • Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro • Apple Watch companion for quick room toggles • Buy once, use on all your Apple devices MULTI-BRIDGE SUPPORT • Connect and manage multiple Bridges simultaneously • Each bridge maintains independent state and scenes Requires Bridge v2 or Bridge Pro. Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Command Pro unlocks remote access, switch programming, and advanced features with a monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://huecommand.com/privacy

Screenshots

Elektra4 screens
Command for Philips Hue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elektra at none against Command for Philips Hue's 3. Elektra also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Command for Philips Hue's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Command for Philips Hue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Elektra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Elektra versus Command for Philips Hue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElektraCommand for Philips Hue
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEkinex spaJoseph Leporati

In-app purchases

None

Elektra

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Command for Philips Hue

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Elektra free?
Elektra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Command for Philips Hue free?
Command for Philips Hue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elektra or Command for Philips Hue have ads?
Neither Elektra nor Command for Philips Hue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elektra or Command for Philips Hue?
Elektra ships an update monthly, and Command for Philips Hue monthly. Most recently, Elektra was updated on October 16, 2026 and Command for Philips Hue on October 14, 2026.

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