Comparison

HueOff vs Verizon Protect

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

Head to head
About

HueOff

Easily turn off all your Philips Hue lights with a single tap. This utility app finds your Hue bulbs on the network and offers a simple interface, including a widget, for quick control. It's designed for straightforward and reliable light management.

Highlights
  • Turn off all Philips Hue lights
  • Finds Hue bulbs on network
  • Easy and fast operation
  • Reliable light management
  • Widget support
Features
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Step 1: Open the App Step 2: There is no step two! Ever wanted to switch off your Philipps Hue lights the easy way? HueOn finds all the Hue lightbulbs in your network and switches them off. Easy, fast and reliable. Just open the app and let the magic happen. You can also just use the easy to use widget. Reviews: "Such a obvious feature finally available! Thank you!" "Even my kids can use Philips Hue now" "That app is changed the way i use my Hue lightbulbs"

About

Verizon Protect

Enhance your digital safety with a suite of tools to prevent identity theft and protect your devices. Features include secure browsing, Wi-Fi scanning, VPN, dark web monitoring, and password management.

Highlights
  • Secure browsing and Wi-Fi scan
  • Secure VPN for encrypted connection
  • Dark web monitoring for data exposure
  • Password and identity manager
  • Social media monitoring
  • Identity restoration services
  • PC/Mac protection
Features
Currently charting
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Enjoy a suite of tools designed to enhance your digital safety with the Verizon Protect security app, and reduce the likelihood of identity theft. Here’s how Verizon Protect keeps you protected: • Secure connect includes: Safe browsing: Helps protect you from malicious websites and phishing attempts Wi-Fi scan: Analyzes your Wi-Fi network potential security vulnerabilities • Device health: Helps protect your device from threats and software risks. With Digital Secure Premium*, you’ll get end-point security for your mobile devices, including: • Secure connect includes: Secure VPN: Encrypts your internet connection and masks your IP address for increased privacy and security. • Digital Footprint Manager includes: Dark web monitoring: Scans the dark web for your personal information and alerts you to potential data exposures. • Security advisor: Access experts 24/7 via chat for help with your security needs. • Protect your PC/Mac: Extends protection to personal computers. With Identity Secure*, you’ll get tools and services to help reduce the likelihood of identity theft, including: • Digital Footprint Manager includes: Password and identity manager: Securely stores and manages your passwords, as well as autofill them across websites and apps. Data broker list removal: Help you delete private information from sites that sell it. • Social media monitoring: Monitor your social accounts for takeovers & reputation risks. • Locked folder: Provides a secure and encrypted space to store sensitive files, photos, and videos • Identity restoration services: Assists in case of identity theft, helping you restore your identity and mitigate damages. It’s your digital world. Keep it yours. Download Verizon Protect today! *Digital Secure Premium services and Identity Secure services require paid subscriptions, which can be added via this app or My Verizon Online.

Screenshots

HueOff2 screens
Verizon Protect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Verizon Protect at Free against HueOff's $1.99. Verizon Protect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). HueOff's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On 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

Verizon Protect is free to download; HueOff costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Verizon Protect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verizon Protect has 46K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HueOff ships an update every 9 months, Verizon Protect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HueOff versus Verizon Protect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHueOffVerizon Protect
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (46K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings146K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#118 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB283 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoliTechVerizon Wireless

Customer experience

HueOff

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Verizon Protect

All ratings45,518 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews850 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative26.4%

Bugs and requests

HueOff

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Verizon Protect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Safe WiFi feature randomly turns off
  • Identity protection fails to activate
  • App crashes when clearing threat history
  • Incompatible with certain network connections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve WiFi and VPN stability
  • Provide more detailed breach information
  • Add option to manually update the app
  • Integrate with other security solutions

In-app purchases

None

HueOff

No in-app purchases

None

Verizon Protect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HueOff free?
HueOff costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verizon Protect free?
Verizon Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HueOff or Verizon Protect?
Verizon Protect is rated higher. HueOff averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Verizon Protect averages 4.7 from 46K ratings.
Do HueOff or Verizon Protect have ads?
Neither HueOff nor Verizon Protect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HueOff or Verizon Protect?
HueOff ships an update every 9 months, and Verizon Protect every 3 weeks. Most recently, HueOff was updated on November 1, 2026 and Verizon Protect on November 7, 2026.

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