Comparison

UNDOK vs Hue Essentials

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

Head to head
About

UNDOK

Easily connect and control your compatible SmartRadio or connected speaker. Set up new devices, manage your home audio system, and access various audio sources like internet radio and streaming services.

Highlights
  • Wireless network connection
  • Device setup and management
  • Remote control of audio functions
  • Source selection (Internet Radio, DAB, Bluetooth, etc.)
  • Volume and playback control
  • Access to presets
  • Spotify Connect integration
Features
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UNDOK™ is the companion app for your compatible SmartRadio or connected speaker. Use UNDOK to connect your product to your wireless network, set it up and add more products to your home in the future. UNDOK™ allows you to control key functionality of your device including turning on/off, selecting the audio source, selecting the audio content, playing/pausing, setting the volume and accessing pre-sets. Supported audio sources include Line Input, DAB, Internet Radio, Podcasts, FM Radio, Bluetooth, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz, Napster. The sources displayed in UNDOK will depend on the functionality enabled in your audio device. UNDOK™ is also compatible with Spotify Connect so you can play your music directly from your Spotify app into your device. See www.spotify.com/connect for more details.

About

Hue Essentials

Unlock the full potential of your smart lighting system. Create custom scenes, dynamic effects, and automate your lights with schedules and triggers. Control multiple smart home bridges and devices seamlessly for a personalized ambiance.

Highlights
  • Custom scenes and effects
  • Music and entertainment sync
  • Sunrise/sunset automation
  • Multi-bridge control
  • Device discovery and setup
  • Button and sensor automation
  • Away from home control
Features
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Imagine unlimited possibilities in your smart home. Set scenes and fast effects to your mood. Experience Dance Sensation in your entertainment area with Philips Hue Entertainment. Feel more in control with schedules and automation from sunrise to sunset. Control multiple bridges simultaneously without switching between them. Supported devices • Philips Hue bridge • Philips Hue Bluetooth lights • deCONZ (ConBee) • diyHue • LIFX Scenes & effects Create the perfect ambiance from your photos or the included photo library. Experience special animations like lava, fireplace, fireworks, or lightning. Wake up at sunrise and go to sleep at sunset with fading lights. Get into the party on the beats of your music. Sync your lights for a night of disco with strobe effects (updates 25 times/sec). Quick access Create rooms and groups to organize your lights. You can even put a light in several groups. Smart lights & controls The unique ‘Touchlink’ search allows you to find new (3rd party, Zigbee) lights. Use included wizards for easy setup of your devices. You can set scenes, actions, or even multiple scenes on a button to make your switch a real investment. Experience the right ambiance during different times of your day with your motion sensor. All of your creations are stored on the bridge. Easy for you and your family. Advanced Automation allows you to have greater control of your smart home. Turn on your lights when the door opens. Adjust your ventilation when the humidity gets too high. Open or close blinds and curtains based on temperature or sunshine. Make it look like you are at home using 'Away from Home' (out of home control). Communicate directly with your Hue bridge using the API debugger. View technical details of your Hue bridge and update its resources like lights and sensors. You want it all? Fast performance with ad-free experience. Purchase the premium version to unlock full content.

Screenshots

UNDOK4 screens
Hue Essentials4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UNDOK at none against Hue Essentials's 8. UNDOK also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (55% vs 38%). Hue Essentials's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Hue Essentials sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. UNDOK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UNDOK holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 244 and 138 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of UNDOK's written reviews are positive against 38% of Hue Essentials's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UNDOK ships an update every 6 weeks, Hue Essentials every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
UNDOK versus Hue Essentials: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUNDOKHue Essentials
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (244 ratings) — better4.2 (138 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better37.8% of reviews
Number of ratings244 — better138
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrontier Smart Technologies LtdThomas Vos

Customer experience

UNDOK

All ratings244 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative32.2%

Hue Essentials

All ratings138 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative53.9%

Bugs and requests

UNDOK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hue Essentials

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fade feature not working
  • Saving automations not working
  • Crashes when checking 'About' section
  • Widgets and Apple Watch app issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Repeat/loop function for automations
  • Strobing/flashing effects
  • Dark mode
  • Alexa integration

In-app purchases

None

UNDOK

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Hue Essentials

One-time8
  • Effects: Christmas$0.99
  • Effects: Universe$0.99
  • Effects: Wonders of nature$0.99
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  • Effects: Romantic$0.99
  • Effects: Floral fantasy$0.99
  • Effects: Spooky$0.99
  • Multiple bridges$4.99
  • Premium$7.99

Questions

Is UNDOK free?
UNDOK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hue Essentials free?
Hue Essentials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UNDOK or Hue Essentials?
UNDOK is rated higher. UNDOK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Hue Essentials averages 4.2 from 138 ratings.
Do UNDOK or Hue Essentials have ads?
Neither UNDOK nor Hue Essentials shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UNDOK or Hue Essentials?
UNDOK ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hue Essentials every 2 weeks. Most recently, UNDOK was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hue Essentials on October 14, 2026.

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