Hilo vs bciti+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
bciti+
This app connects citizens to their community and local services. It offers an AI chatbot for instant information, a digital card for local perks, and a platform for news, events, and reporting civic issues.
- AI-powered chatbot for instant information
- Digital citizen card with local privileges
- Community updates and alerts
- Local news, events, and offers bulletin board
- Comprehensive activity calendar
- Report local issues and submit requests
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bciti+ – Your Smart City Companion A new version of bciti+ designed to simplify access to civic and urban services, connect citizens to their community, and boost the local economy—all in one place. Key Features: • AI-Powered Chatbot: Get instant answers on waste collection schedules, recycling tips, local activities and more. • Digital Citizen Card: Enjoy exclusive privileges and streamline transactions at local businesses. • Notifications & Alerts: Subscribe to civic, urban, and community updates to stay informed. • Enhanced Calendar: Access a comprehensive calendar of cultural, public, and commercial activities. • Requests & Reporting: Notify authorities of local issues or submit specific requests, like reporting a pothole or power outage. • Subscriptions & Donations: Support local organizations and access additional urban services. Experience seamless and innovative digital access to your city with bciti+. Download the app now and join a more connected community!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hilo at 4.5 against bciti+'s 3.0. Hilo also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 24%) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). bciti+'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hilo has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Hilo's written reviews are positive against 24% of bciti+'s.
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, bciti+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hilo | bciti+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews — better | 23.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hilo Énergie | B-CITI Solutions Inc. |
Customer experience
Hilo
bciti+
In-app purchases
Hilo
No in-app purchases
bciti+
No in-app purchases






