VWT vs Philips SmartSelect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VWT
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This App is used to send pictures to the display screen remotely. You can use it in schools, homes, offices and other places where you need to place some warning signs. Compared with traditional fixed signs, it is more convenient to use App to remotely control the contents of the display, and it is more suitable for places where you need to frequently switch the contents of the signs. First, you need to deploy a server in the local area network, and then you can use the App to control the following functions: 1. Send pictures 2. Set the switching speed, set the brightness, set the up and down position, set the switch Unlock the management mode, the default password for the first time is "800800", you can use the management functions: 1. Gallery management, you can transfer pictures to the App through a computer connection. 2. Advanced settings 3. Modify the password
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 update cadence: VWT at every 6 weeks against Philips SmartSelect's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
VWT ships an update every 6 weeks, Philips SmartSelect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VWT | Philips SmartSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (100 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 100 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | horizont group gmbh | Jasco Products company LLC |
In-app purchases
VWT
No in-app purchases
Philips SmartSelect
No in-app purchases





