Philips SmartSelect vs Dog Breed Detector
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.
Dog Breed Detector
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Identify likely dog breeds from a photo in seconds. Dog Breed Detector gives you a quick, visual breed match without creating an account. Take a photo inside the camera guide or choose one from your library, then review the strongest match and alternate possibilities. Features: - Fast photo-to-result scanning - Clear confidence scores and alternate matches - Camera framing that keeps the area inside the guide - Local scan history stored on your device - Easy result sharing - Lightweight accuracy feedback with no photo attached - Privacy controls for photo processing and saved scans Breed matches are estimates based on visible traits, not DNA results or veterinary advice. Mixed breeds, puppies, unusual angles, motion blur, and poor lighting can affect a result. Photos are processed only after you grant permission. No account is required, and scan history stays on your device. See the Privacy Policy for complete details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dog Breed Detector at every 3 days against Philips SmartSelect's every 4 months. Philips SmartSelect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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.
Philips SmartSelect ships an update every 4 months, Dog Breed Detector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philips SmartSelect | Dog Breed Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (102 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 285 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jasco Products Company LLC | Eday Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
Philips SmartSelect
No in-app purchases
Dog Breed Detector
No in-app purchases
Questions
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