Proxi vs Hilo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proxi
Earn rewards and benefits weekly through purchases at participating stores and gas stations. Collect points on fuel and convenience items, and consolidate existing loyalty card points into a new digital account. Use your digital card within the app to continue your rewards experience.
- Weekly benefits and rewards
- Points on gas purchases
- Points on convenience store items
- Consolidate existing loyalty points
- Digital loyalty card
- Track rewards progress
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Turn every stop into rewards. With the Proxi app, enjoy a simple, fast, and rewarding way to access your offers, rewards, and exclusive perks. Your Proxi Extra card, promotions, and savings are always within reach. Whether you’re fueling up, grabbing a coffee, picking up a snack, or shopping for everyday essentials, Proxi is with you wherever you go through its network of more than 200 convenience stores across Canada.
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 update cadence: Hilo at every 3 weeks against Proxi's every 2 months. Hilo also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (40% vs 29%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Proxi ships an update every 2 months, Hilo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proxi | Hilo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 39.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harnois Énergies | Hilo Énergie |
Customer experience
Proxi
Hilo
In-app purchases
Proxi
No in-app purchases
Hilo
No in-app purchases






