Comparison

Work + Play vs Hilo

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

Head to head
About

Work + Play

Features
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Work + Play is leading the local workspace revolution. We create environments on the high street centred around Productivity + Flexibility + Connection. We have flipped the coworking model on its head. Forget the uncomfortable, noisy and café style seating, we believe everybody should enjoy the comfort and ergonomics of a professional desk and monitor even on coworking plans! From the scents we pump around the space to a bias towards natural light and plants we have thought through every aspect of our designs to boost your productivity. All members have access to the Work+Play app: A useful tool for managing all your Work + Play needs all in one place and at your fingertips. With this App you will be able to: • Access the space • Book meeting rooms, phone booths and other resources • See what’s on in the events calendar • Manage your plan via an easy-to-navigate dashboard • Update your personal profile and connect with other members • Manage printing We exist because: • No space truly combines work & play • People waste too much of their lives commuting • High streets are the shared spaces of every local community Our mission: Create unique, healthy, productive, and visually awesome spaces, that support individuals and local communities to define our work + play balance of the future. Our take on wellness: To help us all cut through the “noise” and focus on what wellness means to us as individuals. See you inside.

About

Hilo

This personal CRM helps you manage important relationships by remembering birthdays, events, and conversations. Organize contacts, set follow-up reminders, and categorize people to strengthen connections.

Highlights
  • Organize key contacts
  • Birthday and event reminders
  • Add notes after conversations
  • Categorize contacts
  • Follow-up alerts
Features
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Hilo – Your Personal CRM for Friends and Family Hilo helps you take care of your most important relationships. Forget complicated agendas: with this smart contact manager you can easily remember birthdays, events, and conversations with the people who matter most. With Hilo you can: Save and organize your key contacts in one place. Get reminders for birthdays and special moments. Add quick notes after a call or meeting. Categorize contacts by friends, family, or colleagues. Set alerts to follow up on conversations. Why Hilo? Most CRMs are built for business and clients. Hilo is a personal CRM, designed for your closest relationships. Simple, elegant, and human—so you never lose the thread of what really matters: your people. Practical examples: Never forget your best friend’s birthday. Save the book your cousin recommended to mention later. Remember the last time you spoke with a friend who lives far away. Discover Hilo, the smart agenda that turns memory into real connection.

Screenshots

Work + Play4 screens
Hilo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hilo at every 2 weeks against Work + Play's every 10 months. Work + Play's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). 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

Work + Play ships an update every 10 months, Hilo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Work + Play versus Hilo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWork + PlayHilo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWork And Play Spaces LtdPablo Granados

In-app purchases

None

Work + Play

No in-app purchases

None

Hilo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Work + Play free?
Work + Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hilo free?
Hilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Work + Play or Hilo have ads?
Neither Work + Play nor Hilo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Work + Play or Hilo?
Work + Play ships an update every 10 months, and Hilo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Work + Play was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hilo on November 5, 2026.

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