Comparison

Hue Essentials vs Cellink Neo Plus

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

Head to head
About

Hue Essentials

Unlock the full potential of your smart lighting system. Create custom scenes, dynamic effects, and automate your lights with schedules and triggers. Control multiple smart home bridges and devices seamlessly for a personalized ambiance.

Highlights
  • Custom scenes and effects
  • Music and entertainment sync
  • Sunrise/sunset automation
  • Multi-bridge control
  • Device discovery and setup
  • Button and sensor automation
  • Away from home control
Features
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Imagine unlimited possibilities in your smart home. Set scenes and fast effects to your mood. Experience Dance Sensation in your entertainment area with Philips Hue Entertainment. Feel more in control with schedules and automation from sunrise to sunset. Control multiple bridges simultaneously without switching between them. Supported devices • Philips Hue bridge • Philips Hue Bluetooth lights • deCONZ (ConBee) • diyHue • LIFX Scenes & effects Create the perfect ambiance from your photos or the included photo library. Experience special animations like lava, fireplace, fireworks, or lightning. Wake up at sunrise and go to sleep at sunset with fading lights. Get into the party on the beats of your music. Sync your lights for a night of disco with strobe effects (updates 25 times/sec). Quick access Create rooms and groups to organize your lights. You can even put a light in several groups. Smart lights & controls The unique ‘Touchlink’ search allows you to find new (3rd party, Zigbee) lights. Use included wizards for easy setup of your devices. You can set scenes, actions, or even multiple scenes on a button to make your switch a real investment. Experience the right ambiance during different times of your day with your motion sensor. All of your creations are stored on the bridge. Easy for you and your family. Advanced Automation allows you to have greater control of your smart home. Turn on your lights when the door opens. Adjust your ventilation when the humidity gets too high. Open or close blinds and curtains based on temperature or sunshine. Make it look like you are at home using 'Away from Home' (out of home control). Communicate directly with your Hue bridge using the API debugger. View technical details of your Hue bridge and update its resources like lights and sensors. You want it all? Fast performance with ad-free experience. Purchase the premium version to unlock full content.

About

Cellink Neo Plus

This application allows users to control and monitor their dashcam backup battery. It displays battery status, capacity, temperature, and voltage, offering remote control features via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth control system
  • Display battery capacity (%)
  • Show battery status (charging/discharging)
  • Indicate charging/discharging time
  • Monitor battery temperature (°C)
  • View input/output voltage and current
Features
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블랙박스용 보조배터리 Cellink(셀링크) NEO + 입니다. 셀링크의 블루투스 제어 시스템을 사용하기 위한 어플리케이션입니다. 셀링크의 동작상태, 용량, 온도 표시 또는 몇 가지 제어 기능을 포함하고 있습니다. 표시 내용 1. 연결 기기(연결된 모델) 2. 배터리 용량(%) 3. 배터리 상태(충/방전 상태) 4. 충/방전 가능 시간 5. 배터리 온도(℃) 6.입/출력 전압 및 전류량

Screenshots

Hue Essentials4 screens
Cellink Neo Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hue Essentials at 4.2 against Cellink Neo Plus's 2.5. Hue Essentials also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 14%) and ratings volume (141 vs 11). Cellink Neo Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Hue Essentials sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Cellink Neo Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hue Essentials holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hue Essentials has 141 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Hue Essentials's written reviews are positive against 14% of Cellink Neo Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hue Essentials ships an update every 2 weeks, Cellink Neo Plus monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Hue Essentials versus Cellink Neo Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHue EssentialsCellink Neo Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (141 ratings) — better2.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings141 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Vos이젠

Customer experience

Hue Essentials

All ratings138 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative53.9%

Cellink Neo Plus

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%

Bugs and requests

Hue Essentials

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fade feature not working
  • Saving automations not working
  • Crashes when checking 'About' section
  • Widgets and Apple Watch app issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Repeat/loop function for automations
  • Strobing/flashing effects
  • Dark mode
  • Alexa integration

Cellink Neo Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Hue Essentials

One-time8
  • Effects: Christmas$0.99
  • Effects: Universe$0.99
  • Effects: Wonders of nature$0.99
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  • Effects: Romantic$0.99
  • Effects: Floral fantasy$0.99
  • Effects: Spooky$0.99
  • Multiple bridges$4.99
  • Premium$7.99
None

Cellink Neo Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hue Essentials free?
Hue Essentials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cellink Neo Plus free?
Cellink Neo Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hue Essentials or Cellink Neo Plus?
Hue Essentials is rated higher. Hue Essentials averages 4.2 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Cellink Neo Plus averages 2.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Hue Essentials or Cellink Neo Plus have ads?
Neither Hue Essentials nor Cellink Neo Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hue Essentials or Cellink Neo Plus?
Hue Essentials ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cellink Neo Plus monthly. Most recently, Hue Essentials was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cellink Neo Plus on October 26, 2026.

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