SimpleLink™ Wi vs TV Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleLink™ Wi
This app configures, connects, and communicates with specific wireless devices for IoT applications. It helps users set up Wi-Fi connections and discover other devices on the network.
- Configure Wi-Fi device to connect to access point
- Locate other SimpleLink Wi-Fi devices
- Connect microcontrollers to IoT
- Add embedded Wi-Fi connectivity
- Single-chip Wi-Fi solution
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The SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® Solution Starter Pro mobile app is a tool for users to configure, connect and communicate with TI's CC31xx and CC32xx devices. • Configure the SimpleLink Wi-Fi device to connect to an access point • Locate other SimpleLink Wi-Fi devices connected to the network The SimpleLink Wi-Fi family is the first in a series of easy to use, low power wireless connectivity solutions for the IoT. This Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ chips and modules allow customers to easily add embedded Wi-Fi and Internet connectivity to a wide-range of home, industrial and consumer electronics. • SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC31xx: Connect any microcontroller (MCU) to the Internet of Things with this wireless network processor • SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC32xx: Industry's first single-chip Wi-Fi solution with user-dedicated programmable MCU For more information on the SimpleLink Wi-Fi family, or to download the latest host embedded code, visit: www.ti.com/simplelinkwifi
TV Plus
Control your Smart ThinQ TV directly from your smartphone. This app offers a fast remote experience, easy app discovery, and customizable appearance options. Connect seamlessly via Wi-Fi and a PIN code.
- Fast remote control
- App discovery
- Light & dark mode
- Flexible navigation
- Wi-Fi setup
- PIN code authentication
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Lost the remote? Control your TV from your smartphone. Remote for Smart ThinQ TV is a remote control app that lets you control your Smart ThinQG TV. Features: - Fast remote for your Smart ThinQ TV - Easily find your favourite apps - Change app appearance with light & dark mode - Flexible navigation Control Panel How to set up: Connect the app and the TV with the same wifi and then enter the PIN code shown on the TV screen into the app Premium Subscription: TV Cast includes an optional auto-renewable subscription to access current and future premium categories (price may vary depending on location): - Subscription starts from USD 2.99. - a 1-week subscription - a 1-month subscription - a 1-year subscription • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://www.tvcast.in/policies/#terms Privacy: https://www.tvcast.in/policies/#terms Please leave a review on the App Store if you love using the app. We cannot wait to hear from you and we always appreciate your support. Your 5-star rating for each version will keep the updates coming. Thanks in advance. DISCLAIMER: TV Cast’s app is neither an official LG product, nor we are affiliated with the LG company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TV Plus at 4.3 against SimpleLink™ Wi's 1.0. TV Plus also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 3). SimpleLink™ Wi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. TV Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SimpleLink™ Wi asks for nothing beyond the download.
TV Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Plus has 22K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SimpleLink™ Wi ships an update every 10 months, TV Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleLink™ Wi | TV Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (22K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Texas Instruments | TV Cast Pte. Ltd. |
Customer experience
SimpleLink™ Wi
TV Plus
Bugs and requests
SimpleLink™ Wi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TV Plus
Reported bugs
2 issues- App fails to recognize TV and requires frequent reboots
- Buttons/controls stop working randomly
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to turn on TV from the app
- Automatic reconnection to TV
- Improved cursor/navigation controls
In-app purchases
SimpleLink™ Wi
No in-app purchases
TV Plus
- Weekly Premiym$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
Questions
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