Hilo vs S+ Smart
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!
S+ Smart
Manage and remotely control various smart home devices from Shopper+ and its subsidiary brands. Create custom scenes, add multiple devices simultaneously, and share access with family members. Offers affordable cloud storage for compatible products.
- Remote device control
- Custom scene creation
- Multi-device management
- Family sharing
- Cloud storage options
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S+ Smart is a portal to manage all kinds of Shopper+ and subsidiary brand products. 1. Remotely control all Shopper+ compatible smart devices, include PrimeCables, LIVINGbasics, Shopper+; 2. Create custom scenarios, support multiple devices in one scene or single device in multiple scenes; 3. Add multiple devices at one time and share with family members; 4. Cloud storage services are available for IPC products with an economical price; 5. Easy connect and convenient to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: S+ Smart at 5.0 against Hilo's 4.5. S+ Smart also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Hilo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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.
S+ Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 67% of S+ Smart's.
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, S+ Smart every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hilo | S+ Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hilo Énergie | Shopper+ Inc |
Customer experience
Hilo
S+ Smart
In-app purchases
Hilo
No in-app purchases
S+ Smart
No in-app purchases








