# iConnectHue for Philips Hue vs Prod.Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Prod.Timer at 5.0 against iConnectHue for Philips Hue's 4.2. Prod.Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). iConnectHue for Philips Hue's advantage is ratings volume (782 vs 1) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iConnectHue for Philips Hue costs $3.99 and Prod.Timer $0.99 up front. iConnectHue for Philips Hue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Prod.Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prod.Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iConnectHue for Philips Hue has 782 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iConnectHue for Philips Hue ships an update fortnightly, Prod.Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iConnectHue for Philips Hue | Prod.Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (782 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconnecthue-for-philips-hue/id639343132/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodtimer/id6758593243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **782** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Gohler](https://appshunter.io/developer/410704634) | [Benjamin Satorius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873182249) |

## What reviewers say

### iConnectHue for Philips Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconnecthue-for-philips-hue/id639343132)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your Philips Hue lighting system with advanced control over scenes, timers, and animations. Run features directly on your Hue Bridge for efficient operation. Offers extensive customization for ambiance, parties, and daily routines.

**Highlights:** Intelligent and instant timers, Customizable home widgets, Scene sharing and family geofencing, Bridge-based operation for efficiency, Magic Scenes and gradients, Enhanced switch and sensor functionality, Remote access and device management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic membership 12 months | $11.99 | per year |
| Pro membership 12 months | $17.99 | per year |
| Christmas animation package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Summer delights | $1.99 | one-time |
| Home & Away | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Widget Editor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Watch Plus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Animation Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discotainment | $6.99 | one-time |
| Multi Bridge | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and helpful support
- 👍 Unequaled among all 3rd party Hue Apps
- 👍 Best app for Philips Hue!
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not support Festivia correctly
- 🐛 Scam
- 🔋 Works until it doesn't
- 💰 always wants more money
- 💰 Bait and switch

**Reported bugs**

- Does not support free placement of colors on the Festivia Christmas lights or other gradient lights
- Remote access issues where it requires re-login frequently
- Scenes and automations not working as expected, lights not responding correctly
- Crashes and freezes, especially after updates
- Incompatibility with some Hue devices and accessories

**Requested features**

- Support for Festivia and other gradient lights
- Siri/Shortcuts integration
- Standalone widget without subscription
- Standby mode widget
- Ability to set fade in/out timers for scenes and colors


### Prod.Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodtimer/id6758593243)

Manage presentations, events, and productions with a precise timing tool. Break down events into segments, receive notifications, and edit durations in real-time. Save templates for recurring events and ensure everything runs on schedule.

**Highlights:** Multi-segment event timing, Smart countdown display, Segment notifications, Easy segment controls, Save and reuse event templates, Real-time editing, Full event visibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iConnectHue for Philips Hue free?

iConnectHue for Philips Hue costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Prod.Timer free?

Prod.Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iConnectHue for Philips Hue or Prod.Timer?

Prod.Timer is rated higher. iConnectHue for Philips Hue averages 4.2 out of 5 from 782 ratings, while Prod.Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iConnectHue for Philips Hue or Prod.Timer have ads?

Neither iConnectHue for Philips Hue nor Prod.Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iConnectHue for Philips Hue or Prod.Timer?

iConnectHue for Philips Hue ships an update fortnightly, and Prod.Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, iConnectHue for Philips Hue was updated on November 6, 2026 and Prod.Timer on November 5, 2026.

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