Comparison

Philips Entertainment vs SGL EchoConnect

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

Head to head
About

Philips Entertainment

This application allows you to control various Philips audio devices, including speakers, soundbars, and micro systems. It enables firmware updates and provides companion app functionality for devices powered by Play-Fi™.

Highlights
  • Control selected Philips audio devices
  • Manage Bluetooth speakers and soundbars
  • Update device firmware
  • Companion app for Play-Fi™ enabled devices
  • Control Micro Systems and Portable Radios
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Control selected models of Philips Bluetooth Speakers, Soundbars, Party Speakers, Micro Systems, CD Soundmachine, Portable Radio, Moving Sound Wireless Speaker, Micro Systems/Fidelio Micro Systems with online streaming services capability. Companion app for sound control Philips Wireless Home Speakers and Soundbars powered by Play-Fi™. Update the firmware of supported devices. Supported products: TAM3600, Fidelio FA7 TAM8905M2, TAM6805M2, TAZ7500, TAZ7200, TAZ7000, TAV5000, TAM6500F,TAV9000(US market), TAX3000E MS60, MS80 TAB8301 TAB5201, TAB5601, TAB6100YW, X3000, TAM6500, TAV2500F, TAV2500C S1000, S5000E, FT1, FA3, TAV9000D/TAV9000F, TAM4555 X5000/5000E, X2000, S7000/7000E, TAB6200 X4000, TAM4205M2/TAM4505M2, S2000, TAV3000, TAB8200 TAB6100,TAX5309 TAZ6000, TAZ5000 TAM3505M2, TAM3205M2 TAX5509 TAB6309, TAB5309, TAB5109 TAB8507, TAB8907 TAFB1, TAFS1, TAFW1 TAW8506 TAW6505, TAW6205 TAB8205, TAB8405, TAB8505, TAB8805, TAB8905 B95, B97

About

SGL EchoConnect

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The SGL EchoConnect app is meant for configuring SGL Echo Dongles to the correct grouping. This app works for Echo Dongles installed by SGL.

Screenshots

Philips Entertainment4 screens
SGL EchoConnect2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SGL EchoConnect at 13.0 against Philips Entertainment's 16.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Philips Entertainment versus SGL EchoConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips EntertainmentSGL EchoConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB25 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTP Vision Europe B.V.Stadium Grow Lighting B.V.

Bugs and requests

Philips Entertainment

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Soundbar stops working after firmware update
  • Speakers not connecting properly
  • App fails to detect devices
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Custom EQ settings not saved

Requested features

5 requests
  • Power on/off button
  • More granular volume control
  • Ability to disable auto-off feature
  • Support for more product models
  • Better syncing between devices

SGL EchoConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Philips Entertainment

No in-app purchases

None

SGL EchoConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philips Entertainment free?
Philips Entertainment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SGL EchoConnect free?
SGL EchoConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Philips Entertainment or SGL EchoConnect have ads?
Neither Philips Entertainment nor SGL EchoConnect shows ads.

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