Sharp Air vs Hilo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sharp Air
Control your Wi-Fi enabled Sharp air purifier and air conditioner remotely. Monitor air quality, track energy consumption, and manage schedules from your mobile device. Receive alerts for filter replacement and optimize performance with smart features.
- Remote power ON/OFF
- Set weekly schedules
- Monitor air quality in real-time
- Track electric consumption
- Filter life alerts
- Auto Presence ON/OFF
- Sharp Cloud optimization
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SHARP Air app is compatible for the following models: FXJ80UW, KCP70UW, KCP110UW, KCP70CW, KCP110CW, AY-XPC12ZU, AY-XPC15ZU, AY-XPC18ZU, AY-XPC24ZU, AY-XP12ZHU, AY-XP18ZHU, AY-XP12ZU1, AY-XP15ZU1, AY-XP18ZU1, AY-XP24ZU1, AY-XP12ZHU1, AY-XP18ZHU1, AY-XPC9BU, AY-XPC12BU, AY-XPC18BU, AY-XP12CPU, AY-XPC9CU, AY-XPC12CU, AY-XPC12CQ, AY-XP15CU, AY-XPC18CU, AY-XP24CU, AY-XP12DWU. ********************************************** With the Sharp Air Mobile Companion App, you can take advantage of the Smart Features of your Wi-Fi enabled, Air Purifier and/or Air Conditioner by Sharp: • Control several features of your compatible air purifier and/or air conditioner with your mobile device from anywhere you have a data connection. You can power your air purifier and/or air conditioner on or off, set a weekly schedule, and more! • Monitor electric consumption and feel the energy saved with Air Conditioner. • Monitor indoor air quality in real-time to stay in control, even if you're not home. • See your remaining filter-life and receive alerts when it's time to replace the filters. • Enable the Auto Presence ON/OFF feature which will automatically turn your air purifier and air conditioner ON or OFF depending on your current location. • You can enable and disable the optional, "Sharp Cloud" feature. When enabled, your usage history will be used to adjust the Sensor Sensitivity settings of "Auto" Mode over time in order to optimize your Air Purifier's performance. A free, Sharp Cloud account is required for setup. Compatible Models: FXJ80UW, KCP70UW, KCP110UW, KCP70CW, KCP110CW, AY-XPC12ZU, AY-XPC15ZU, AY-XPC18ZU, AY-XPC24ZU, AY-XP12ZHU, AY-XP18ZHU, AY-XP12ZU1, AY-XP15ZU1, AY-XP18ZU1, AY-XP24ZU1, AY-XP12ZHU1, AY-XP18ZHU1, AY-XPC9BU, AY-XPC12BU, AY-XPC18BU, AY-XP12CPU, AY-XPC9CU, AY-XPC12CU, AY-XPC12CQ, AY-XP15CU, AY-XPC18CU, AY-XP24CU, AY-XP12DWU. Main features Remote control - Power ON/OFF - Switch between operation modes and air flow - Set the weekly scheduler/timer - Auto Presence ON/OFF for automatic on/off depending on location Room information - Current operation mode, temperature/humidity/dust/odor information - Replacement status for Filters and Plasmacluster Ion Generating Unit - Guideline for scheduled filter cleaning (Air Conditioner Only) Receive notifications - When the air purifier and/or air conditioner has been turned ON/OFF, or when operated by other users like family members - Error/maintenance/updated information Note: - Please verify that your appliance is working properly before using the remote control features away from home. - Please check the operation mode on your application after using a remote control function from outside of your home. - Up to 10 mobile devices can be paired to each appliance. - Up to 30 appliances can be paired to each mobile device.
Hilo
Control your entire smart home from a single application. Manage connected devices remotely, create custom scenes for different moods, and program devices to save time and energy. Participate in challenges to earn cash rewards by reducing energy consumption.
- Remote device management
- Custom scene creation
- Device scheduling
- Energy consumption tracking
- Energy saving challenges
- Cash rewards for energy reduction
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There’s no place like home, especially when it’s a smart home. Say hello to Hilo, and discover how to control your entire home with a single app. Manage your devices wherever you are Hilo allows you to configure, manage and control all your connected home devices with ease. Activate them when you want, wherever you are. Create scenes to make your life easier A scene allows you to control in one go several devices and to create the mood for a room by dimming a light or changing the colour of bulbs, for example. Start by creating 4 basic scenes, then take the time to define key moments to help you make the most of your Hilo home. Get creative! Movie night, Sunday brunch, reading corner… Create the scenes you want and manage several devices with a single command, so that your home takes care of you 24/7. Program your devices to save time and energy By programming your favorite devices such as your thermostats and lights with a single gesture, you’ll save time and energy. With Hilo, you’re more efficient! Rise to the challenge, get money in return Reward yourself with Hilo challenges! During the cold months, we propose up to 30 Hilo challenges. If you successfully complete them, you’ll reap a cash reward. The formula is simple: Accept the automatic action suggested by Hilo and obtain a reward for each kilowatt hour (kWh) that isn’t consumed. A Hilo challenge is a small gesture that's good for your wallet, and the planet. Track and optimize your energy consumption in real time Hilo allows you to track your consumption by day, week or month. The goal is to continually optimize your energy consumption. Being energy smart? You’ve got this!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hilo at 4.5 against Sharp Air's 1.9. Hilo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (40% vs 10%). Sharp Air's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hilo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Sharp Air's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hilo's.
Sharp Air ships an update every 7 months, Hilo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sharp Air | Hilo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (23 ratings) | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | 39.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharp Corporation | Hilo Énergie |
Customer experience
Sharp Air
Hilo
In-app purchases
Sharp Air
No in-app purchases
Hilo
No in-app purchases







