Comparison

Phillips TPMS vs Hendrickson WATCHMAN

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

Head to head
About

Phillips TPMS

Features
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The Phillips Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) app revolutionizes how you manage tire pressure for trailers and fleets. Developed by Phillips, a trusted name in automotive technology, this app offers unparalleled convenience and efficiency in tire pressure monitoring. With the Phillips TPMS App, you can effortlessly monitor tire pressure in real-time, ensuring optimal performance and safety for your vehicles. Seamlessly connect to TPMS receivers using a smartphone, enabling direct communication with your fleet's tire pressure monitoring systems. Moreover, the app incorporates QR-code technology, allowing easy installation of TPMS sensors. Simply scan the sensors' QR-codes to pair with TPMS receivers. Designed with user convenience in mind, the Phillips TPMS App provides intuitive navigation and user-friendly features, making it accessible to drivers and fleet managers alike. Stay ahead of tire maintenance schedules, prevent costly breakdowns, and enhance overall fleet safety with the Phillips TPMS App. Experience the future of tire pressure monitoring – download the Phillips TPMS App today!

About

Hendrickson WATCHMAN

Features
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Setup, view & manage your Hendrickson TIREMAAX and WATCHMAN solutions with the "Hendrickson WATCHMAN" App! App Features: 1. Activate your sensor(s) to view tire & wheel-end health through the App and/or vehicle telematics solution. 2. Create, manage & save your trailer configuration to easily view tire & wheel-end health. Select from a list of saved trailers or simply scan any installed sensor to see that trailer's data. 3. Select your trailer telematics solution (optional) to connect your TIREMAAX or WATCHMAN solution. 4. No account, no problem! Select Guest Mode to quickly view the tire & wheel-end health of any nearby trailer. 5. Have a question about your equipment? Select "Contact Us" from the menu for Hendrickson service & support.

Screenshots

Phillips TPMS4 screens
Hendrickson WATCHMAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Phillips TPMS at 3 against Hendrickson WATCHMAN's 1. Phillips TPMS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phillips TPMS ships an update every 8 months, Hendrickson WATCHMAN every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Phillips TPMS versus Hendrickson WATCHMAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhillips TPMSHendrickson WATCHMAN
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhillipsHendrickson USA, L.L.C.

In-app purchases

None

Phillips TPMS

No in-app purchases

None

Hendrickson WATCHMAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phillips TPMS free?
Phillips TPMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hendrickson WATCHMAN free?
Hendrickson WATCHMAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phillips TPMS or Hendrickson WATCHMAN have ads?
Neither Phillips TPMS nor Hendrickson WATCHMAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phillips TPMS or Hendrickson WATCHMAN?
Phillips TPMS ships an update every 8 months, and Hendrickson WATCHMAN every 4 months. Most recently, Phillips TPMS was updated on July 17, 2026 and Hendrickson WATCHMAN on May 19, 2026.

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