Philips SmartSelect vs ColorStream+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ColorStream+
Design personalized light shows with a smart lighting system. Control colors, brightness, and functions via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet. Group up to four sets for a synchronized experience.
- Create custom light shows
- Adjust color and brightness
- Select from multiple functions
- Set multiple timers
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Group up to 4 light sets
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- Create your own light show using the Philips ColorStream +™ customizable lighting system. Control your lights from your smart phone or tablet using the ColorStream +™ app. The easy to use app allows you to adjust the color, brightness or function of your ColorStream +™ lights. Simple Bluetooth connectivity allows for up to 4 sets to be grouped together, and you can choose from multiple functions on each set. Customize your light show: • Functions: Choose from multiple preprogrammed functions, with brightness control available on some functions. From select sets, chose steady on colors. • Timer: Set multiple timers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Philips SmartSelect at 4.4 against ColorStream+'s 3.0. Philips SmartSelect also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 5%). ColorStream+'s advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 100) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.
Philips SmartSelect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColorStream+ has 2K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Philips SmartSelect's written reviews are positive against 5% of ColorStream+'s.
Philips SmartSelect ships an update every 4 months, ColorStream+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philips SmartSelect | ColorStream+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (100 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better | 4.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 100 | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 285 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jasco Products company LLC | Seasonal Specialties LLC |
Customer experience
Philips SmartSelect
ColorStream+
Bugs and requests
Philips SmartSelect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ColorStream+
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and disconnects
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Inconsistent color/mode behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Add more color options
- Improve timer functionality
- Enhance music sync capabilities
- Allow for individual light control
- Provide better group management
In-app purchases
Philips SmartSelect
No in-app purchases
ColorStream+
No in-app purchases
