Comparison

Hue Essentials vs Stickerradar

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

Stickerradar

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Stickerradar makes tracking and trading sticker-album collectibles with friends effortless. SCAN YOUR STICKERS — FREE Point your camera at a sticker and Stickerradar reads the number automatically. No typing, no scrolling through endless lists. Scanning is free for everyone. TRACK YOUR ALBUM Mark which stickers you have and which are still missing. Your whole collection, always in your pocket. SPOT YOUR DUPLICATES Every spare is tracked automatically, so you always know what you have to trade. SEE WHAT FRIENDS NEED Stickerradar matches your duplicates against your friends' missing stickers — so you instantly see who you can help, and who can help you. TRADE SMARTER No more guessing or swapping blind. Connect with friends, compare collections, and complete your album faster together. Start your collection today and never miss a trade again.

Screenshots

Hue Essentials4 screens
Stickerradar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Hue Essentials at 5 against Stickerradar's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hue Essentials sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Stickerradar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hue Essentials versus Stickerradar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHue EssentialsStickerradar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (140 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings140 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas VosDainamics 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

Stickerradar

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
1 purchases

Stickerradar

One-time1
  • 1-Year Pass$3.99

Questions

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

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