# OnSwitch for Philips Hue vs DewDropBot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DewDropBot at none against OnSwitch for Philips Hue's 10. DewDropBot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). OnSwitch for Philips Hue's advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OnSwitch for Philips Hue sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. DewDropBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

DewDropBot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnSwitch for Philips Hue has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnSwitch for Philips Hue | DewDropBot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onswitch-for-philips-hue/id853520339/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dewdropbot/id6749549446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buzzhaus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162934164) | [Kyle Hessling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801556713) |

## What reviewers say

### OnSwitch for Philips Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onswitch-for-philips-hue/id853520339)

Enhance your smart lighting with dynamic scenes and effects. Create immersive experiences for holidays, parties, and relaxation with a user-friendly interface. Features include sunrise alarms, sunset timers, and creative color controls.

**Highlights:** Animated light scenes for holidays and parties, Live game-sync events for sports, Sunrise alarm and sunset sleep timer, Creative color control and discovery, Manage and control light groups, Hero lighting with cinematic flair

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnSwitch Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| OnSwitch Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Embers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lightning | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aurora | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nature Album | $4.99 | one-time |
| Science Fiction Album | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks Album | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Simply the best
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription to control my lights
- 🔒 No One-Time Purchase Option
- 🐛 Doesn't work with LifX
- 🐛 Disconnects from the hue bridge
- 🐛 Unable to open after recent update

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch after update
- Connectivity issues
- Lights not responding correctly
- Scenes not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for LIFX bulbs
- Allow customization of light groups
- Add background mode/automation
- Add Siri/HomeKit integration
- Improve interface and organization


### DewDropBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dewdropbot/id6749549446)

This app connects to smart sensors to monitor and control your plant's watering needs. It offers real-time data on moisture, temperature, and light, with customizable settings for optimal plant health. Enjoy effortless plant care without subscriptions or cloud reliance.

**Highlights:** Multi-device plant management, Real-time moisture, temp, light monitoring, Customizable smart watering control, Direct WiFi connection (no internet needed), Local and secure data storage, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnSwitch for Philips Hue free?

OnSwitch for Philips Hue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DewDropBot free?

DewDropBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OnSwitch for Philips Hue or DewDropBot?

DewDropBot is rated higher. OnSwitch for Philips Hue averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while DewDropBot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OnSwitch for Philips Hue or DewDropBot have ads?

Neither OnSwitch for Philips Hue nor DewDropBot shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*