BN vs Philips SmartSelect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BN
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere using your smartphone. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members for convenient smart home management.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous multi-device control
- Customizable timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices
Philips SmartSelect
Easily connect and manage your Philips SmartSelect Wi-Fi devices through a streamlined setup process. Organize multiple devices into groups, set custom schedules, and automate actions with a 24-hour countdown timer. Voice control integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa enhances convenience.
- Simple 4-step device connection
- Add multiple devices easily
- Create device groups
- Set custom schedules and automations
- 24-hour countdown timer
- Google Assistant and Alexa voice control
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Connect your Philips SmartSelect Wi-Fi device in 4 simple steps 1. Download free app, create account 2. Power device 3. Link with your 2.4GHz router 4. Customize your new device - Add additional devices by pushing one button, never leave the app! - Set up Groups to make it easier to program multiple devices at one time. - Customize groups, set schedules, create automations or utilize a full 24 hour countdown timer. - Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice controls.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Philips SmartSelect at 44% against BN's 19%. BN's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 100). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
BN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BN has 1.9K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of BN's written reviews are positive against 44% of Philips SmartSelect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BN ships an update every 3 months, Philips SmartSelect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BN | Philips SmartSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | 4.4 (100 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 100 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC | Jasco Products Company LLC |
Customer experience
BN
Philips SmartSelect
Bugs and requests
BN
Reported bugs
3 issues- Devices randomly disconnecting
- Schedules not working as expected
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved scheduling features
- Better integration with smart home platforms
Philips SmartSelect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BN
No in-app purchases
Philips SmartSelect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BN free?
Is Philips SmartSelect free?
Which has better reviews, BN or Philips SmartSelect?
Do BN or Philips SmartSelect have ads?
Which is updated more often, BN or Philips SmartSelect?
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