Comparison

Hilo vs Tri

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

Tri

Features
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Tri-Facile est l’application officielle de vos services de collectes des matières résiduelles dans la MRC de Marguerite-D’Youville ! Elle regroupe toutes les informations utiles à savoir pour effectuer le bon tri de vos matières et pour réduire l’enfouissement. L’application est personnalisée en fonction de votre adresse : planification de collecte, position et disponibilité des points de dépôt, horaires et informations pratiques sur les écocentres, consignes de tri (matières acceptées et refusées) et bien plus encore! Recevez des notifications de rappel de sortie de vos bacs, de changements vous concernant, mais également des conseils, trucs et astuces pour optimiser votre gestion de matières résiduelles! Collectes des matières résiduelles à domicile : L’application vous donne automatiquement le jour du prochain passage du camion pour les collectes des résidus domestiques, des matières recyclables, des matières organiques, ainsi que du ramassage des feuilles, chaume et brindilles. Vous avez également accès au calendrier annuel des collectes, avec prise en compte des jours fériés. Vous connaîtrez aussi la période de collecte des sapins de Noël à votre porte. Comment bien vous départir des autres types de matières? L’application recense les points de dépôt les plus proches de vous grâce à la géolocalisation. Vous y trouverez facilement les points de service de l’écocentre, les points de dépôt pour le verre et les boîtes de dons de vêtements. Vous ne savez pas quoi faire de vos petits appareils à moteur désuets, vieux matelas, ou encore de vos appareils électroniques et informatiques qui ne servent plus? Tri-Facile est là pour vous guider! Restez informés : L’application fournit des informations personnalisées en temps réel sur les modifications d’horaires ou fermetures des points de service, les reports de collectes à votre adresse, ou des mesures spéciales prises par la MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville. Liste des municipalités et villes couvertes : Municipalité de Calixa-Lavallée, Ville de Contrecoeur, Ville de Saint-Amable, Ville de Sainte-Julie, Ville de Varennes, Municipalité de Verchères.

Screenshots

Hilo4 screens
Tri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hilo at every 3 weeks against Tri's every 11 months. 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, Tri every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hilo versus Tri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiloTri
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilo ÉnergiePublidata

In-app purchases

None

Hilo

No in-app purchases

None

Tri

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hilo free?
Hilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tri free?
Tri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hilo or Tri have ads?
Neither Hilo nor Tri shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hilo or Tri?
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tri every 11 months. Most recently, Hilo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tri on October 27, 2026.

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