Hilo vs DERMA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote device management
- Custom scene creation
- Device programming for energy saving
- Energy consumption tracking
- Financial rewards for energy challenges
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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!
DERMA
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L’application DERMA-CURE vous permet d’accumuler des points à chacun de vos rendez-vous et achats en clinique. Transformez vos points en rabais exclusifs, soins gratuits et avantages privilèges. Grâce à l’application, vous pouvez : • Cumuler des points automatiquement à chaque visite • Consulter votre solde en temps réel • Échanger vos points contre des récompenses • Recevoir des offres exclusives réservées aux membres • Être informée en priorité des promotions et nouveautés Plus vous prenez soin de votre peau, plus vous êtes récompensée. Téléchargez l’application et commencez à profiter de vos avantages dès aujourd’hui.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hilo at every 3 weeks against DERMA's every 6 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, DERMA every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hilo | DERMA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hilo Énergie | L'Encrerie Canada Inc. |
In-app purchases
Hilo
No in-app purchases
DERMA
No in-app purchases







