Comparison

Hue Essentials vs NoteHalo

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

NoteHalo

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Welcome to NoteHalo, your personal hub of motivation, quotes, and reminders. Elevate your daily inspiration with this powerful app designed to keep you focused, driven, and aligned with your aspirations. Customize and curate your own collection of quotes, Bible verses, affirmations, and personal reminders that resonate with you on a deep level. With stunning visuals and seamless accessibility, NoteHalo ensures that your inspirations are always within reach, whether you're on your phone, wristwatch, web browser, or desktop. The beautifully designed interface and captivating backgrounds bring your notes to life, creating an uplifting and visually pleasing experience. With the powerful home screen widget, your chosen notes stay front and center, keeping you motivated every time you unlock your device. Intelligent scheduling takes away the burden of inconvenient alarms and interruptions, delivering timely reminders that seamlessly integrate into your daily routine. Don't let inspiration slip away. Download NoteHalo now and embark on a transformative journey of motivation, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Screenshots

Hue Essentials4 screens
NoteHalo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteHalo at none against Hue Essentials's 8. Hue Essentials's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. NoteHalo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hue Essentials versus NoteHalo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHue EssentialsNoteHalo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB81 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThomas VosMagnaVisio Technologies ltd

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

NoteHalo

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

NoteHalo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hue Essentials free?
Hue Essentials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteHalo free?
NoteHalo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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