Comparison

Philips Air+ vs Liebherr SmartDevice

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

Head to head
About

Philips Air+

This app provides a smart, connected experience for managing indoor air quality. It monitors pollutants, automatically adjusts connected devices, and offers remote control and historical data insights for healthier breathing.

Highlights
  • Real-time indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring
  • Automatic device adjustment with Auto Plus mode
  • Remote control for connected air devices
  • Historical air quality data insights
  • Maintenance reminders and filter replacement guidance
  • Outdoor weather and air quality overview
Features
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Together with your connected Philips Air device, Air+ provides a smart experience that ensures you breathe clean and healthy air. The app keeps track of all indoor and outdoor pollutants and automatically adjust your device’s performance, so you don’t have to. Air+ keeps you in control, at home or away, with a device remote and notifications about all your air concerns including pollutants, allergies and gas. And by staying in the know with insights into your air quality data from past to present, you are in full control of breathing the clean, healthy air you deserve. Auto Plus mode - the smartest way to clean air Once you activate Auto Plus mode in the Air+ app, your indoor air will automatically be cleaned to keep pollutants at bay. This Self-adaptive Technology, powered by Artificial Intelligence, considers the readings of the smart sensors, room size, outdoor data and behavioral patterns to maximize performance. Disclaimer: Auto Plus mode will be released in winter 2022 for most Philips Air devices. Get to the core of air quality Thanks to the smart device sensors, Air+ provides you with real-time, indoor air quality data. Ranging from high-level snapshots to detailed views, all data is available to you up until a year ago. More information about each pollutant and their causes are included so you can make well informed decisions about your indoor air. In full control of your air, at home or away Air+ features a built-in remote so you are in full control of your device’s performance. Seamlessly switch between different modes, fan speeds and other features to tailor the device settings to your needs. Great for turning your device off when you’re away or on when you’re heading home, or to make changes without being near your Air device. Easy upkeep for maximized output Air+ tracks when it’s time to clean or replace certain parts of you Air device to make sure it runs at peak performance. Messaging and notifications alert you when the low-effort maintenance should be taken care of, and Air+ has step-by-step instructions handy if you need them. Plus, in most cases, you can buy new filters straight from the app. A holistic air quality experience with outdoor data As outdoor air quality can have a big impact on the indoor levels, Air+ includes a comprehensive overview of real-time outdoor readings. Additionally, Air+ provides a quick snapshot of the current weather at each location. You can add up to five cities to keep you in the know about the air quality conditions near and far. Air+ also supports a smarter experience with Philips Robot Vacuum Cleaners.

About

Liebherr SmartDevice

Control your connected Liebherr refrigerator or freezer remotely. Receive alerts for open doors, manage drink chilling times, and activate special modes like NightMode for dimmed interior lighting. Access appliance information and exclusive promotions.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Door open alerts
  • BottleTimer for drinks
  • NightMode for dimmed lighting
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Access to accessories and promotions
Features
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SMARTDEVICE APP: THE COMPANION FOR YOUR LIEBHERR. With the SmartDevice app from Liebherr, you always have a reliable partner for your refrigerator or freezer at your side. Register your appliance, get information, e.g. about accessories or control your connected appliance from anywhere. Everything in a single app. FOR MORE COMFORT IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE Via the SmartDevice app you are always connected to your Liebherr. View the current status of your appliance and control practical functions on the go to make your everyday life easier. The door alarm reminds you when the fridge door is still open and, thanks to the integrated BottleTimer, also about the drinks in the freezer compartment. This makes burst bottles a thing of the past. Or activate NightMode before going to bed, if you're drawn to the fridge every now and then at night as well. The interior of your refrigerator is illuminated only with dimmed light. That way, you won't wake up from half-sleep and can get back to bed quickly after your midnight snack. THE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE: + Controlling your connected refrigerator or freezer. + Getting alarms e.g. when the door is open + Linking with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant + Additional Information e.g. about accessories or storage locations + Tips and Tricks + Exclusive promotions The available functionality depends on your appliance type and country. Want to find out more? Discover further functions directly in the Liebherr SmartDevice app.

Screenshots

Philips Air+4 screens
Liebherr SmartDevice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Philips Air+ at 4.7 against Liebherr SmartDevice's 1.7. Philips Air+ also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 21%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 42). Liebherr SmartDevice's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Philips Air+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Air+ has 1.4K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Philips Air+'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Liebherr SmartDevice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Philips Air+ ships an update every 2 months, Liebherr SmartDevice fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Philips Air+ versus Liebherr SmartDevice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips Air+Liebherr SmartDevice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better1.7 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better21.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better42
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVersuni Netherlands B.VLiebherr Hausgeräte GmbH

Customer experience

Philips Air+

All ratings1,447 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,518 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative40.8%

Liebherr SmartDevice

All ratings42 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative81.0%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative70.5%

Bugs and requests

Philips Air+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch after recent update
  • Firmware update notification bug
  • Inability to reset filter usage counter
  • Inaccurate air quality data displayed
  • Scheduled tasks not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for HomeKit and Google Home
  • Improve scheduling and timer functionality
  • Allow disabling of audible alerts
  • Provide more detailed air quality metrics
  • Integrate with other smart home platforms

Liebherr SmartDevice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Philips Air+

No in-app purchases

None

Liebherr SmartDevice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philips Air+ free?
Philips Air+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liebherr SmartDevice free?
Liebherr SmartDevice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Philips Air+ or Liebherr SmartDevice?
Philips Air+ is rated higher. Philips Air+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Liebherr SmartDevice averages 1.7 from 42 ratings.
Do Philips Air+ or Liebherr SmartDevice have ads?
Neither Philips Air+ nor Liebherr SmartDevice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Philips Air+ or Liebherr SmartDevice?
Philips Air+ ships an update every 2 months, and Liebherr SmartDevice fortnightly. Most recently, Philips Air+ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Liebherr SmartDevice on October 17, 2026.

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