Comparison

Hilo vs NOMA iQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hilo

Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. Create custom scenes for different moods and activities, program devices to save energy, and participate in challenges to earn rewards by reducing energy consumption. Track your energy usage in real-time to optimize efficiency.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Custom scene creation
  • Device programming for energy saving
  • Energy consumption tracking
  • Financial rewards for energy challenges
Features
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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!

About

NOMA iQ

Control your smart home devices from one app. Automate routines, set schedules, and manage lighting and power with voice commands. Features advanced cybersecurity to protect your home.

Highlights
  • All-in-one device control
  • Voice control integration
  • Customizable routines and schedules
  • Device grouping by room
  • Family and friend sharing
  • DataGuard cybersecurity
Features
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Welcome to NOMA iQ, the smart home solution that is simple to use and with DataGuardTM cybersecurity you can trust. CONTROL YOUR NOMA iQ PRODUCTS ALL IN ONE APP The NOMA iQ app is quick and easy to set up and incorporates smart prompts for guided learning. Added depth of control is also available for more advanced users. This app was designed to conveniently allow its users to light, power, and maximize the comfort of their home all in one app for seamless control of your home. With NOMA iQ's all-in-one app you can: - Voice control your products with your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa - Create custom Experiences to easily automate, set scheduled routines, or timers for your favorite settings (Ex: create an Experience that schedules the kitchen lights to turn off at 10 p.m. on weekdays and call it your "Good Night" Experience) - Group devices together to conveniently control by room or fixture - Easily share control with your family, friends, or roommates for convenience ALWAYS PROTECTED BY DATAGUARDTM CYBERSECURITY All NOMA iQ products come protected with DataGuardTM cybersecurity you can trust. Using built-in technology from Firedome, it automatically detects, prevents, and responds to cybersecurity issues. Find out more at www.canadiantire.ca/nomaiq

Screenshots

Hilo4 screens
NOMA iQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hilo at 4.5 against NOMA iQ's 3.9. Hilo also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 19%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hilo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Hilo's written reviews are positive against 19% of NOMA iQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, NOMA iQ every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hilo versus NOMA iQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiloNOMA iQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better3.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews — better19.3% of reviews
Number of ratings611 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilo ÉnergieCanadian Tire Corporation, Limited

Customer experience

Hilo

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral18.0%
Negative42.3%

NOMA iQ

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive19.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative71.9%

Bugs and requests

Hilo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NOMA iQ

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Password reset doesn't work
  • App goes unresponsive periodically
  • Timer/schedule settings don't save across all days
  • Add lightbulb connect button non-functional
  • No notifications after iOS update
Show 19 more
  • Incorrect time display in app
  • Experiences delete when editing errors occur
  • Manual device control overwrites scheduled triggers
  • Shortcut deletion doesn't remove shortcut
  • Experiences run deleted color settings
  • AC control disabled after app update
  • Temperature settings bounce back to current value
  • Fan speed controls don't work
  • App freezes on WiFi password entry
  • Connection check hangs indefinitely
  • Unknown error when creating experiences
  • App blank after login
  • Color button crashes the app
  • Device pairing fails to progress
  • SSID detection issues
  • Experiences override manual off commands
  • App logs out frequently
  • Multiple menus open simultaneously
  • Scheduled triggers activate at random times

Requested features

13 requests
  • HomeKit integration for iOS devices
  • Widget support for quick access from home/lock screen
  • Clone and edit experiences functionality
  • Individual light control with preset saving
  • Desktop/web app alternative to mobile app
Show 8 more
  • Daily scheduling for garage door closure
  • Advanced scheduling with multiple time slots
  • Better permission controls for shared devices
  • Color presets and saved favorites
  • Integration with other smart home platforms
  • Physical remote control option
  • Improved temperature control for AC units
  • Dimming schedules beyond on/off

In-app purchases

None

Hilo

No in-app purchases

None

NOMA iQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hilo free?
Hilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOMA iQ free?
NOMA iQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hilo or NOMA iQ?
Hilo is rated higher. Hilo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while NOMA iQ averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Hilo or NOMA iQ have ads?
Neither Hilo nor NOMA iQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hilo or NOMA iQ?
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, and NOMA iQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hilo was updated on November 3, 2026 and NOMA iQ on November 3, 2026.

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