Defunc vs HydroHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Defunc
Personalize your audio experience with custom sound settings and EQ presets. Access user manuals, shop for new products, and locate lost earbuds directly within the app.
- Personalized sound profiles
- EQ presets by genre
- In-app user manuals
- Product shopping links
- Earbud location tracking
- Customizable sound settings
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This all-new Defunc true wireless app places effortless and smooth sound control and personalization for your earbuds in the palm of your hand. Personalize settings, shop and get questions answered. With your personal user account, you can create a completely personalized sound experience for your Defunc product. You can of course switch between preset sounds per genre and your completely personalized settings for those of you who have high quality requirements for your favorite music. FAQ We have of course collected all frequently asked questions and answers for a smooth user experience without hassle. You’ll always be able to get your questions answered on the go for a listening experience without interruptions. SHOP As a Defunc user, you will always have the opportunity to buy other Defunc products at attractive prices through shop-links for products relevant for your love of music and other streaming experiences. YOUR SOUND – YOUR WAY For customizing your sound settings in the app, simply go to settings and tap EQ settings, and use preset settings for pop, rock or whichever genre you love. If you are a true sound fan, tap customize settings instead for a completely personalized listening experience instead. MANUAL No need to look for the manual in your original packaging – you´ll always find the newest and updated user manuals directly in the app. LOST & FOUND Lost your earbuds? Not to worry – you’ll be able to see where they are by seing their location in the app.
HydroHome
This app provides BC Hydro customers with tools to monitor and manage their home's electricity consumption. It offers hourly usage data, energy breakdown insights, and personalized saving tips. Optional hubs unlock real-time data and smart home device control.
- Hourly energy use data
- Energy usage breakdown
- Saving insights and tips
- Custom budget notifications
- Real-time energy monitoring (with hub)
- Smart home device control (with hub)
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The HydroHome app gives BC Hydro customers tools and insights to track, understand and manage their home’s electricity use anywhere, anytime. Features of the free app: - Your whole home’s hourly energy use data up to the previous day. - A breakdown of how your home uses energy. - Insights and tips to help you save. - Custom notifications based on your budget. If you purchase a hub (optional) through the app, additional features are available: - Real-time data that shows how much electricity your home’s using right now. - Connect compatible smart home devices to see device-specific energy use. - Control compatible smart home devices (lights, thermostats, plugs, etc.) all in one app. With greater knowledge of your home’s energy use, you can take actions to save energy and money. The HydroHome app is available to most BC Hydro residential customers. Hubs aren’t available to customers in apartment buildings due to limitations with the wireless technology. Please note that other account management services such as viewing and paying your bill are not available on the HydroHome app. To use these services please log in to your MyHydro account. For full details including eligibility, hubs, compatible smart home devices, and frequently asked questions, visit https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/tools-and-calculators/hydrohome-app.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HydroHome at 4.4 against Defunc's 1.5. HydroHome also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 2) and review sentiment (10% vs 0%). Defunc's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HydroHome holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HydroHome has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Defunc's written reviews are positive against 10% of HydroHome's.
Defunc ships an update every 5 weeks, HydroHome monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Defunc | HydroHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 4.4 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 10.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Art of Utility AB | Insight Energy Ventures, LLC |
Customer experience
Defunc
HydroHome
Bugs and requests
Defunc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HydroHome
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login credentials not working
- App freezing or crashing
- Live data not showing correctly
- Time displayed incorrectly
Requested features
3 requests- View billing and usage history
- Customizable data views
- Compatibility with more home setups
In-app purchases
Defunc
No in-app purchases
HydroHome
No in-app purchases
