Comparison

Fast Control for Philips Hue vs The Disco

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

Head to head
About

Fast Control for Philips Hue

Control your Philips Hue lights with custom voice commands using Siri. Create immersive atmospheres for relaxation, romance, or parties. Automate light effects with other tasks using the Shortcuts app.

Highlights
  • Custom Siri voice commands
  • Create custom light scenes
  • Automate tasks with Shortcuts app
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports HomeKit & Siri
Features
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"Start Zen Mode." Just say this and let the relaxing sounds and lights flow into your home. With Shortcuts for Hue you can control your lights by recording custom Siri Shortcuts to transform your house into a relaxing place, a romantic moment or a great party, using only your voice! You can even use Shortcuts app to automate multiple tasks combined with the in-app sounds and lights. INSTRUCTIONS: After launching the app and setting up your Philips Hue Bridge and Lights, go to settings app on your iPhone, Siri & Search, add the shortcut "Custom Shortcut for Zen, Love or Party Mode" and record your personalized command. After this, every time you say this command to Siri, the app will launch and execute the proper sound and light effects! Note that the last used mode will be the one executed (marked with a green tick). You can also use Shortcuts app to automate multiple tasks. Just add the "Custom Shortcut for Zen, Love or Party Mode" action with another tasks, like do something based on your current location, etc to your shortcut flow and let the magic begin! Download Shortcuts fot Hue Lights now! *Optional Subscription: - Shortcuts For Hue Lights offers a PRO monthly subscription at USD $2.99 and a 3-month at $9.99, please note prices may vary depending on sales taxes or countries. - You will be asked to login to your iTunes account (if not already) prior to the purchase and the payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Additional information is provided stating that subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. PRIVACY POLICY: No information is shared between third parties or the developer, as this application is offline. Therefore, your data remains just for you.โ€จ Terms Of Use: https://bit.ly/2RZAQDU

About

The Disco

Features
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The The Disco app makes booking your appointments even easier. You're just a few taps away from feeling good and looking great! With our App, you can: * Book your next appointment 24/7 * Meet our team and choose your favourite * Keep a record of your appointments * Register and manage your account And More

Screenshots

Fast Control for Philips Hue4 screens
The Disco3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Disco at none against Fast Control for Philips Hue's 4. Fast Control for Philips Hue's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Fast Control for Philips Hue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Disco asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Control for Philips Hue ships an update every 4 months, The Disco every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Fast Control for Philips Hue versus The Disco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast Control for Philips HueThe Disco
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 months โ€” betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size105 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas YamashitaMICJON PTY LTD

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fast Control for Philips Hue

Subscriptions2
  • Shortcuts For Hue Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Shortcuts 3M Subscription$9.993 Months
One-time2
  • Shortcuts for Hue - Remove Ads$0.99
  • Shortcuts for Hue PRO Upgrade$1.99
None

The Disco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fast Control for Philips Hue free?
Fast Control for Philips Hue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Disco free?
The Disco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fast Control for Philips Hue or The Disco have ads?
Neither Fast Control for Philips Hue nor The Disco shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast Control for Philips Hue or The Disco?
Fast Control for Philips Hue ships an update every 4 months, and The Disco every 18 months. Most recently, Fast Control for Philips Hue was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Disco on October 25, 2026.

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