Hue Essentials vs MOVIG
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.
MOVIG
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MOVIG showcases the future of telematics applications by leveraging the power of your smartphone to detect, analyze, and present your mobility data safely and efficiently. With no additional hardware required, MOVIG utilizes your smartphone’s full capabilities. The timeline feature provides insights into driving behavior, highlights potential risks, and suggests ways to optimize mobility choices. What MOVIG Tracks: ► Driving, including detailed driving behavior analysis ► Cycling activities ► Walking and running routes ► Public transportation usage ► CO₂ emissions for car trips ► Exposure to Risk™ At the heart of MOVIG is the MOVE SDK (MOVE Mobile Telematics SDK), enabling insurers and businesses to deploy eco-driving apps, driving behavior monitors, logbooks, fleet management tools, and more. Integrated marketing automation supports seamless and engaging customer journeys. New & Enhanced Features No-Code Prototyping & Personalization MOVIG can be personalized directly via the MOVIG Dashboard (https://dashboard.movig.app): ► Change colors and fonts ► Upload your logo ► Customize the app icon Create your project in the MOVE Dashboard and design your own branded version of MOVIG. A dynamic link (URL or QR code) directs users to the personalized version, enabling fast and seamless deployment while maintaining corporate identity — at no additional cost. CO₂ Emissions Tracking MOVIG provides insight into environmental impact. In addition to average CO₂ values, applications can integrate real vehicle data or customer input to improve accuracy and promote sustainable mobility. Advanced Risk Parameters Enhanced risk scoring provides deeper mobility insights: ► MOVE IQ™: Evaluates driving style ► ETR™ (Exposure to Risk): Analyzes trip frequency, duration, and street-level safety ► MOVE Score®: Comprehensive risk assessment These tools support informed decisions about safety and mobility behavior. Gamification & Incentives Challenges Users can participate in predefined or custom challenges focused on safer, greener, or more active mobility. Successful completion rewards users with coins, encouraging long-term behavior change. Rewards & Goodie Store Coins can be redeemed in the Goodie Store for services, products, discounts, or exclusive offers. Businesses can create tailored incentives aligned with safety and sustainability goals. Wallet Each user has a personal wallet within MOVIG: ► View coin balance ► Receive coins from completed challenges ► Send and receive coins between users The wallet ensures transparent tracking of incentives and enables peer-to-peer engagement. Other Key Features ► Automatic accident detection ► Location-based severe weather alerts ► Rewards programs and challenges promoting safer driving Join Us in Making Roads Safer and Greener MOVIG promotes: ► Safer driving through reduced smartphone use and speed awareness ► Eco-friendly mobility through smoother driving and active transportation ► Motivation through rewards, challenges, and community engagement MOVIG operates in the background using GPS technology. Continued background GPS usage may reduce battery life. Download MOVIG today and take control of your mobility while contributing to safer roads and a greener environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MOVIG at none against Hue Essentials's 8. Hue Essentials's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads 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. MOVIG asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hue Essentials | MOVIG |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 271 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Vos | Dolphin Technologies GmbH |
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
MOVIG
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
MOVIG
No in-app purchases
Questions
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