Comparison

Hilo vs BattCharge

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

BattCharge

Features
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How does the power bank sharing system work? 1. Download the BattCharge app and register an account. 2. Find the nearest BattCharge station. 3. Scan the station QR code to unlock a power bank. 4. Charge your phone on the go. 5. Fully charged? Return the power bank to any BattCharge station.

Screenshots

Hilo4 screens
BattCharge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BattCharge at 13.0 against Hilo's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, BattCharge every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hilo versus BattCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiloBattCharge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilo ÉnergieAIMPORTATION INC

In-app purchases

None

Hilo

No in-app purchases

None

BattCharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hilo free?
Hilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BattCharge free?
BattCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hilo or BattCharge have ads?
Neither Hilo nor BattCharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hilo or BattCharge?
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, and BattCharge every 11 days. Most recently, Hilo was updated on September 22, 2026 and BattCharge on September 10, 2026.

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