Comparison

Hilo vs IllumiDEL

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

IllumiDEL

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IllumiDEL puts your entire architectural lighting system in one place — on your phone, at home or from anywhere. Built for properties with a permanent IllumiDEL installation, the app gives you direct control over every zone, colour and schedule your certified integrator has configured, without any of the complexity. ONE APP FOR THE WHOLE PROPERTY Roofline, landscape, garage, pool and feature lighting all live in a single interface. Switch on a zone, dim it, change its colour, or run the entire property at once. COLOUR AND BRIGHTNESS, EXACTLY RIGHT Pick any colour from the wheel or choose a calibrated white. Fine-tune brightness zone by zone until the façade looks the way you want it — then leave it, or change it tomorrow. SCENES FOR EVERY MOMENT Save your favourite combinations as scenes: everyday evening, dinner on the terrace, game night, a holiday palette. Bring any of them back with a single tap. DYNAMIC EFFECTS Choose from a library of animated effects and presets, then set speed and intensity to match the moment — subtle movement for a quiet evening, or something bolder for an event. SCHEDULES THAT RUN THEMSELVES Have your lighting follow sunset and sunrise, or run on fixed times. It comes on when you need it and turns itself off, night after night, without a reminder. AT HOME OR AWAY Control your system on your local network or remotely, so a property is never dark when you aren't there. SECURITY AND COMFORT Well-managed lighting improves visibility around your property and keeps key areas lit at the right time, while keeping the atmosphere warm and welcoming rather than harsh. DESIGNED FOR EVERY USER A clear, uncluttered interface that anyone in the household can use — no manuals, no technical settings, no guesswork. AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH The full app, in both languages. PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED IllumiDEL systems are designed, integrated and assembled in Canada, built with GENTEK aluminium for durability and performance, and installed by certified IllumiDEL integrators. Your integrator handles design, installation and configuration so the system is stable, tuned to your space, and ready to grow with you. REQUIREMENTS This app requires an existing IllumiDEL lighting installation and account. It is not a standalone product. Not yet an IllumiDEL customer? Find a certified integrator near you at illumidel.com Support: illumidel.com/support Questions: info@illumidel.com

Screenshots

Hilo4 screens
IllumiDEL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IllumiDEL at every 2 days against Hilo's every 3 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

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, IllumiDEL every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hilo versus IllumiDEL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiloIllumiDEL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilo ÉnergieIllumiDEL

In-app purchases

None

Hilo

No in-app purchases

None

IllumiDEL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hilo free?
Hilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IllumiDEL free?
IllumiDEL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hilo or IllumiDEL have ads?
Neither Hilo nor IllumiDEL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hilo or IllumiDEL?
Hilo ships an update every 3 weeks, and IllumiDEL every 2 days. Most recently, Hilo was updated on November 3, 2026 and IllumiDEL on October 31, 2026.

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