# MyDyson™ vs Philips Hue

MyDyson™ and Philips Hue both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Philips Hue's written reviews are positive against 29% of MyDyson™'s. Philips Hue also leads on ratings volume (118K vs 36K). MyDyson™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Philips Hue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MyDyson™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MyDyson™ against 4.7 for Philips Hue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 118K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of MyDyson™'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Philips Hue's.

MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, Philips Hue every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyDyson™ | Philips Hue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydyson/id993135524/reviews) | **[4.7 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-hue/id1055281310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36K | **118K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | #171 |
| Size | 840 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dyson Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/419584437) | [Signify Netherlands B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979064009) |

## What reviewers say

### MyDyson™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydyson/id993135524)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control and monitor a range of Dyson home appliances, including vacuums, air purifiers, hair dryers, and lighting. Schedule cleaning, track air quality, access styling guides, and personalize your audio experience. Get expert help and integrate with smart home assistants.

**Highlights:** Schedule and track robot vacuum cleans, Monitor air quality and filter life, Access hair styling guides and tips, Control audio settings and sound exposure, Adjust lighting brightness and color temperature, Integrate with smart home assistants

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless app integration
- 📊 Detailed air quality monitoring
- 🔧 Customizable settings
- ⚡️ Responsive remote control
- 👍 Easy setup and connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
- ⚠️ Unreliable air quality data
- 🔒 Lack of security/privacy controls
- 💤 Limited scheduling/automation options
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect devices to app
- Inconsistent air quality readings
- Unreliable scheduling and automation
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain WiFi networks

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Improved historical data tracking
- Customizable air quality alerts
- HomeKit/Siri integration
- Ability to control temperature remotely


### Philips Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-hue/id1055281310)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #188 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control and customize your smart lights and accessories from anywhere. Organize lights into rooms, set moods with pre-designed or custom scenes, and automate your lighting to fit your daily routine. Enhance home security with motion detection and real-time monitoring.

**Highlights:** Organize lights by rooms/zones, Remote light control, Hue scene gallery, Home security features, Natural light automation, Sync lights with media, Voice control integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motion Aware Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Sync TV-app for LG (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Secure Basic for 1 camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Secure Basic for 2 cameras | $7.99 | per month |
| Secure Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Motion Aware Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Secure Basic for 1 camera | $39.99 | per year |
| Secure Basic for 2 cameras | $79.99 | per year |
| Secure Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| Sync TV-app for LG (Lifetime) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 💡 Flexible lighting control
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🎨 Vibrant and customizable colors
- 🔒 Secure remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
- 🔀 Confusing navigation and UI changes
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag
- 🤯 Frustrating loss of key features
- 🤖 Incompatible with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Lights not responding to app commands
- Scenes and automations not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to log in or sync with account
- Erratic behavior after software updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to control lights individually in a room
- More dynamic and customizable lighting scenes
- Seamless integration between multiple Hue bridges
- Improved automation and scheduling options
- Restore removed timer and widget functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyDyson™ free?

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

### Is Philips Hue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyDyson™ or Philips Hue?

Philips Hue is rated higher. MyDyson™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Philips Hue averages 4.7 from 118K ratings.

### Do MyDyson™ or Philips Hue have ads?

Neither MyDyson™ nor Philips Hue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyDyson™ or Philips Hue?

MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, and Philips Hue every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyDyson™ was updated on November 5, 2026 and Philips Hue on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MyDyson™ or Philips Hue?

MyDyson™ currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Philips Hue at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*