Comparison

Hue Essentials vs Moir

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

Moir

Capture daily moments and reflections with a minimalist journaling app. Preserve your life's journey with short entries and optional images, fostering clarity and wellbeing through a private, distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Daily character-limited reflections
  • Optional image attachment
  • Intuitive mood tracking
  • Privacy-focused local storage
  • Calendar and timeline views
  • Daily reflection reminders
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Moir is a mindful reflection companion that transforms daily moments into a beautiful tapestry of your life's journey. Each day holds a story worth preserving. With Moir, capture the essence of your day in 365 characters and an optional image—a practice that takes just moments but creates lasting clarity and wellbeing. THOUGHTFUL DESIGN - Elegant, distraction-free writing environment - Beautiful typographic experience with serif fonts - Minimalist aesthetic that promotes focus and calm - Intuitive mood tracking (Hazy, Mild, Bright) PRIVACY-FOCUSED - All your reflections are stored locally on your device - No account required, no data collection - Your thoughts remain private and secure CREATE YOUR REFLECTION TIMELINE - Calendar view to revisit past reflections - Monthly navigation to explore your journey - Daily streaks to build a consistent practice - Visual timeline of your moods and moments MINDFUL EXPERIENCE - Daily reflection reminders at your preferred time - Character limit encourages thoughtful brevity - Optional image attachment to enhance your memory - Subtle animations that promote presence With just a few minutes of daily reflection, watch as patterns emerge, clarity develops, and moments of beauty accumulate into a meaningful collection of your life's unfolding story. standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hue Essentials4 screens
Moir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moir at 100% against Hue Essentials's 38%. Hue Essentials's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Moir sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hue Essentials versus Moir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHue EssentialsMoir
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas VosCorentin Thibault

Customer experience

Hue Essentials

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

Moir

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Moir

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
2 purchases

Moir

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$22.99

Questions

Is Hue Essentials free?
Hue Essentials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moir free?
Moir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hue Essentials or Moir have ads?
Neither Hue Essentials nor Moir shows ads.

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