Comparison

Hilo vs EvoStart

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

EvoStart

Control and monitor your vehicles remotely from your smartphone. Start or stop the engine, track your car's location, and receive real-time status updates. This app enhances vehicle security and convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Vehicle tracking
  • Real-time status notifications
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Mobile network operation
Features
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Install EVO-START and experience the best way to remote control, secure, track and interact with your vehicles from your mobile devices. Connect the EVO-START device to a compatible remote control system. Once the EVO-START app is installed on your iOS device, you can use it to remote start/stop the engine, control and track your vehicles, as well as receive push notifications regarding your vehicles status. The EVO-START system operates via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or via a wireless mobile specific network with coverage in Canada and the United States.

Screenshots

Hilo4 screens
EvoStart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hilo at every 3 weeks against EvoStart's every 3 months. On price, review sentiment, 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, EvoStart every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hilo versus EvoStart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiloEvoStart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews — better36.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilo ÉnergieFortin Auto Radio Inc

Customer experience

Hilo

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

EvoStart

Written reviews36 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral27.8%
Negative36.1%

In-app purchases

None

Hilo

No in-app purchases

None

EvoStart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hilo free?
Hilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EvoStart free?
EvoStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hilo or EvoStart have ads?
Neither Hilo nor EvoStart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hilo or EvoStart?
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, and EvoStart every 3 months. Most recently, Hilo was updated on September 27, 2026 and EvoStart on June 19, 2026.

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