Comparison

Philips SmartSelect vs Plate N' State

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Plate N' State

Features
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Wisconsin roads. You know what you're dealing with. Plate N' State is the license plate reporting app for drivers who've had enough. Spot a bad driver? Log their plate, pick what they did, and add it to the record. No drama. No confrontation. Just accountability — one plate at a time. HOW IT WORKS See a driver doing something dangerous, reckless, or just spectacularly stupid? Pull over safely, log their plate number, and report what happened. Tailgating, running lights, illegal passes, erratic lane changes — it's all here. WHY IT MATTERS Bad driving doesn't get better if nobody says anything. Plate N' State gives you somewhere to put it. Build a community record of who's actually out there on these roads. BUILT FOR THE ROAD Simple enough to use in a parking lot right after it happens. Quick entry, clean interface, no unnecessary steps. KEEP IT REAL This is for genuine reports. Not your ex's car. Not someone who took your parking spot. Actual bad driving, reported honestly. FROM WISCONSIN, OBVIOUSLY Built by people who drive Wisconsin highways daily and have opinions about it. Plate N' State is for everyone — but it started here. Plate and State Limited Liability Company

Screenshots

Philips SmartSelect4 screens
Plate N' State4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Philips SmartSelect at none against Plate N' State's 8. Philips SmartSelect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Plate N' State's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plate N' State sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Philips SmartSelect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Philips SmartSelect ships an update every 4 months, Plate N' State every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Philips SmartSelect versus Plate N' State: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips SmartSelectPlate N' State
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB10 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperJasco Products Company LLCChristopher Potter

In-app purchases

None

Philips SmartSelect

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Plate N' State

One-time8
  • 15 Coins$1.99
  • 25 Coins$3.99
  • Plate Claim (1 Yr)$4.99
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  • 40 Coins$5.99
  • Plate Claim (2 Yrs)$8.99
  • Dispute Review$9.99
  • Plate Claim (5 Yrs)$14.99
  • Plate Claim Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Philips SmartSelect free?
Philips SmartSelect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plate N' State free?
Plate N' State is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Philips SmartSelect or Plate N' State have ads?
Neither Philips SmartSelect nor Plate N' State shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Philips SmartSelect or Plate N' State?
Philips SmartSelect ships an update every 4 months, and Plate N' State every 3 weeks. Most recently, Philips SmartSelect was updated on October 20, 2026 and Plate N' State on October 9, 2026.

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