Comparison

Hilo vs Nadair Smart

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 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.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Custom scene creation
  • Device scheduling
  • Energy consumption tracking
  • Energy saving challenges
  • Cash rewards for energy reduction
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

Nadair Smart

Features
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Control your Nadair Smart lights and your OVO/Nadair Smart central vacuum directly from your phone. Nadair Smart living, Simplified life.

Screenshots

Hilo4 screens
Nadair Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hilo at every 3 weeks against Nadair Smart's every 12 months. Nadair Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, Nadair Smart every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hilo versus Nadair Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiloNadair Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB218 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHilo ÉnergieNadair International Ltee

In-app purchases

None

Hilo

No in-app purchases

None

Nadair Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hilo free?
Hilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nadair Smart free?
Nadair Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hilo or Nadair Smart have ads?
Neither Hilo nor Nadair Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hilo or Nadair Smart?
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nadair Smart every 12 months. Most recently, Hilo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nadair Smart on October 17, 2026.

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