Sensor Switch VLP vs Philips MasterConnect Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sensor Switch VLP
This app allows for the visual configuration of occupancy sensors and photocontrols using flash programming technology. Users can easily adjust settings like time delay, trim values, and photocontrol options. It also offers Bluetooth connectivity for select sensors and includes security features.
- Visual sensor selection
- Adjust occupancy time delay
- Configure photocontrol options
- Save sensor setting profiles
- PIN code security
- Bluetooth configurability
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The VLP App with flash programming technology from Acuity Controls effortlessly configures Sensor Switch occupancy sensor and photocontrols. Set occupancy time delay, trim values, photocontrol options and more with this visually intuitive tool. Sensor customization has never been easier. Flash programming uses the camera flash on a mobile device to communicate settings to the sensor. Bluetooth configurability is also available on select sensors with the VLP app. Features • Easy to use visual based sensor selection • Set occupancy time delay, trim values, photocontrol, on modes • Easily revert back to factory defaults • PIN code security enabled • Save sensor setting profiles • Editable screens
Philips MasterConnect Control
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The MC control app provides end user light control - switch on/off, tuning of light intensity and color temperature, setting scenes, for lighting installations based on the MC-BLE technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Philips MasterConnect Control at none against Sensor Switch VLP's shown. Sensor Switch VLP's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Sensor Switch VLP ships an update every 5 months, Philips MasterConnect Control every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sensor Switch VLP | Philips MasterConnect Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc | Signify Netherlands B.V. |
In-app purchases
Sensor Switch VLP
No in-app purchases
Philips MasterConnect Control
No in-app purchases
