Lutron App vs Hello Critter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lutron App
Control smart lights, shades, and other connected devices remotely and securely. Enhance your daily routines by managing your home's atmosphere from anywhere in the world.
- Remote control of smart devices
- Secure access from anywhere
- Control lights
- Control shades
- Integrates with Lutron systems
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Bring out the best in your everyday moments with Lutron. Simply and securely control lights, shades and other smart devices from anywhere in the world with the Lutron app on your iOS device. The Lutron app requires a Lutron system and compatible Lutron smart lighting products. To learn more or hire a professional installer visit www.lutron.com.
Hello Critter
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Hello Critter is a personal journal for every animal you meet. Capture a photo when a small animal catches your eye, then save the details that make the moment memorable: its name, the time, the location, and your own notes. Whether you meet an animal on a neighborhood walk, at school, in a park, or while traveling, Hello Critter helps turn a passing encounter into a lasting memory. Explore your memories in the way that feels most natural: - Browse your complete collection of animal encounters. - Use the calendar to revisit the animals you met on any day. - View recorded locations on a map and trace encounters across the city. - Review recent records and see your encounters at a glance from the home screen. - Add or update details whenever you learn more about an animal or want to remember how the moment felt. Hello Critter is designed for people who enjoy noticing the small lives around them. It keeps your photos, places, dates, and reflections together, making it easy to look back on the gentle moments that might otherwise be forgotten.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lutron App at every 8 days against Hello Critter's every 3 weeks. Hello Critter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lutron App ships an update every 8 days, Hello Critter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lutron App | Hello Critter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 669 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lutron Electronics co., Inc. | 永锋 谢 |
Bugs and requests
Lutron App
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to connect to Lutron system
- Devices disappear from app after iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior with geofencing and motion sensors
- Scenes and automations not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve app responsiveness and load times
- Restore widget functionality for quick access
- Expand customization options for rooms and schedules
- Integrate more smart home platforms and voice assistants
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- Provide better energy monitoring and usage tracking
Hello Critter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lutron App
No in-app purchases
Hello Critter
No in-app purchases









