Hue Essentials vs LogJournal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
LogJournal
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LogJournal helps you track anything that matters in your life and discover how your daily habits, moods, and activities connect to each other. TRACK ANYTHING Create custom tracking items for sleep, mood, exercise, productivity, water intake, or anything else you want to monitor. Rate on a scale, enter numbers, or simply mark yes/no. DISCOVER HIDDEN PATTERNS Our correlation analysis reveals surprising connections in your data. Learn which habits improve your mood, what affects your sleep quality, and how different aspects of your life influence each other. AI-POWERED INSIGHTS (Pro) Chat with AI about your data! Ask questions like How can I improve my sleep? or What affects my energy levels? and get personalized insights based on YOUR actual patterns. SMART PREDICTIONS (Pro) Get notified before predicted events occur. If the app detects your stress might increase tomorrow based on your patterns, you'll know in advance and can take action. ACHIEVEMENTS AND STREAKS (Custom Achievements are Pro) Stay motivated with built-in achievements. Celebrate logging streaks, track milestones, and create custom achievements for your personal goals. BEAUTIFUL ANALYTICS Visualize your progress with intuitive charts and graphs. See trends over time, compare different periods, and understand your journey at a glance. KEY FEATURES Custom tracking items with multiple input types Daily reminder notifications Correlation analysis between metrics AI chat for personalized insights Predictive alerts before events occur Achievement tracking and streaks Dark mode optimized interface No account required to start LOGJOURNAL PRO LogJournal Pro unlocks AI Reports, Smart Predictions, Custom Achievements, and Cloud Sync. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://ekozkan.github.io/LogJournalWebPage/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Hue Essentials at 5 against LogJournal's 3. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Hue Essentials sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and LogJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Hue Essentials | LogJournal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (140 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 140 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 271 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Thomas Vos | EKIN KAGAN OZKAN |
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
LogJournal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hue Essentials
- 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
LogJournal
- Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Annually Premium$39.991 Year
Questions
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