Comparison

ClimateHue vs Freshboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ClimateHue

This app displays real-time temperature readings from your Philips Hue sensors in an intuitive home view. It features a dynamic color gradient that changes with temperature and offers both dark and light mode widgets for convenience.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature readings
  • Integration with Philips Hue sensors
  • Intuitive home view
  • Dynamic color gradient
  • Dark and light mode widgets
Features
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Welcome to ClimateHue! Experience the seamless integration with your Philips Hue setup, effortlessly providing you with real-time temperature readings from all sensors displayed in an intuitive home view. Delight in a vibrant color gradient that dynamically responds to temperature fluctuations with a simple tap on any sensor. Plus, enjoy the convenience of both dark and light mode widgets for added versatility!

About

Freshboard

Features
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======= Remember the last time you… ======= – Got a haircut? – Changed your bedsheets? – Cleaned your desk? – Took your vitamins? – Called your mom? Freshboard is a simple board of counters that track how long it’s been since you last did something. Each counter shows how many days have passed. They start fresh, then start ageing, then go stale. Tap to reset. No clutter. No nags. Just a tool. ====== What it’s for: ====== – Personal hygiene routines – Chores and cleaning – Maintenance tasks – Anything you want to remember (but always forget) ====== How it works: ====== 1. Add a counter 2. Set a target 3. Let time pass… 4. Tap to reset when done Counters change color over time: – Green = fresh – Yellow = due – Red = stale ====== Free features: ====== – Track up to 5 things – Simple interface – Local-only (no cloud) ====== Upgrade to Pro: ====== – Unlimited counters – More themes coming soon – One-time payment – No subscription ====== Built for minimalists. ======= – No ads – No accounts – No fluff – Works offline – Tiny size – Private by default

Screenshots

ClimateHue4 screens
Freshboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ClimateHue at 3 against Freshboard's 1. ClimateHue also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. ClimateHue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Freshboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClimateHue ships an update every 5 weeks, Freshboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ClimateHue versus Freshboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClimateHueFreshboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua MyrwoldAlain Stulz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ClimateHue

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
1 purchases

Freshboard

One-time1
  • Freshboard Pro$0.99

Questions

Is ClimateHue free?
ClimateHue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Freshboard free?
Freshboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClimateHue or Freshboard have ads?
Neither ClimateHue nor Freshboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClimateHue or Freshboard?
ClimateHue ships an update every 5 weeks, and Freshboard monthly. Most recently, ClimateHue was updated on October 24, 2026 and Freshboard on October 10, 2026.

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