Comparison

Hue Essentials vs Jury

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

Jury

Features
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Can’t decide? Ask the Jury. Jury helps you make everyday decisions with quick, honest opinions from friends, people you trust, or the wider Jury community. Share photos or product links, ask a clear question, and get a simple verdict that helps you move forward with confidence. MAKE BETTER DECISIONS • Compare up to four options side by side • Create quick photo polls with two possible answers • Ask friends, your partner, or the Jury community • Invite people directly to vote • See the winning choice in a clear verdict • Share product links when deciding what to buy DISCOVER TODAY’S TREND Have an opinion? Vote on a fresh Trend every day and see how your answer compares with the Jury community. FROM SMALL CHOICES TO BIG DEBATES Use Jury when you need help choosing: • Which outfit should I wear? • Which glasses suit me best? • Which photo should I post? • Which product should I buy? • Where should we go? • Which design looks better? CHOOSE WHO CAN VOTE Ask the wider community for a fresh perspective, or keep your question within a smaller circle of invited friends. HELP OTHERS DECIDE Vote on other people’s questions, share your opinion, and earn credits that let you ask the Jury for help with your own choices. PRIVATE, POSITIVE AND EASY TO USE Jury is designed to make asking for opinions simple and comfortable. You control what you share and who you invite to take part. Stop overthinking. Share your options, collect real opinions, and make your decision. Download Jury and ask the Jury today.

Screenshots

Hue Essentials4 screens
Jury4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jury at none against Hue Essentials's 8. Hue Essentials's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. Jury asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hue Essentials ships an update every 2 weeks, Jury weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hue Essentials versus Jury: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHue EssentialsJury
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (144 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings144 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThomas VosAyman Karram

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

Jury

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

Jury

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hue Essentials free?
Hue Essentials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jury free?
Jury is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hue Essentials or Jury have ads?
Jury shows ads; Hue Essentials does not.
Which is updated more often, Hue Essentials or Jury?
Hue Essentials ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jury weekly. Most recently, Hue Essentials was updated on November 6, 2026 and Jury on October 31, 2026.

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