Comparison

Hilo vs FADOQ

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

FADOQ

This app connects individuals aged 50 and over to a network offering programs, services, and activities. It provides access to over 1,000 discounts and allows members to renew their membership and access a virtual membership card.

Highlights
  • Discover 1,000 discounts
  • Find discounts by geolocation
  • Renew membership easily
  • Access virtual membership card
  • Receive membership renewal alerts
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With more than half a million members, the FADOQ Network brings together and represents people aged 50 and over to improve their quality of life — and has been doing so for over 50 years. The Network defends and promotes their collective rights, highlights their contributions to society, and supports them through programs, services, and activities in leisure, culture, sports, and the outdoors. Your quality of life matters to us! The FADOQ app helps by saving you time and money. By downloading it for free on your smartphone, you can: * Discover our 1,000 discounts * Find discounts through geolocation * Renew your membership card in just a few clicks * Always have your FADOQ card with you Discounts at your fingertips As a member, wherever you are, you have access to our 1,000 regularly updated FADOQ discounts. With the FADOQ app, you're always ready to save! Geolocation of FADOQ discounts Planning a renovation? Looking for insurance? Traveling? As a member, you can use geolocation to find FADOQ discounts near your current location. With the FADOQ app, never miss an opportunity to save! Instant renewal of your membership card As a member, you can securely and quickly renew your membership through the app. You’ll even receive a notification when it’s time to renew. With the FADOQ app, enjoy your benefits at all times! Your virtual FADOQ card Your time is valuable. With the virtual FADOQ card, you no longer have to wait for it in the mail. As a member, you’ll always know where to find it to claim a discount, complete a registration, or access exclusive content online. With the FADOQ app, never search for your membership card again!

Screenshots

Hilo4 screens
FADOQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hilo at 4.5 against FADOQ's 4.0. Hilo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (40% vs 27%). FADOQ's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hilo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FADOQ has 65 ratings behind it against 6, 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 27% of FADOQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, FADOQ every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hilo versus FADOQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiloFADOQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (65 ratings)
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings665 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilo ÉnergieQubec Federation of Senior Citizens

Customer experience

Hilo

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

FADOQ

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

None

Hilo

No in-app purchases

None

FADOQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hilo free?
Hilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FADOQ free?
FADOQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hilo or FADOQ?
Hilo is rated higher. Hilo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while FADOQ averages 4.0 from 65 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Hilo or FADOQ?
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, and FADOQ every 7 months. Most recently, Hilo was updated on November 3, 2026 and FADOQ on November 3, 2026.

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