Comparison

SimpleLink™ Wi vs TV Plus

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Fast remote control
  • App discovery
  • Light & dark mode
  • Flexible navigation
  • Wi-Fi setup
  • PIN code authentication
Features
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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.

Screenshots

SimpleLink™ Wi4 screens
TV Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SimpleLink™ Wi versus TV Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleLink™ WiTV Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.3 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—10.3% of reviews
Number of ratings322K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTexas InstrumentsTV Cast Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

SimpleLink™ Wi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

TV Plus

All ratings21,860 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews668 reviews
Positive10.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative87.4%

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

None

SimpleLink™ Wi

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Plus

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premiym$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is SimpleLink™ Wi free?
SimpleLink™ Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Plus free?
TV Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleLink™ Wi or TV Plus?
TV Plus is rated higher. SimpleLink™ Wi averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TV Plus averages 4.3 from 22K ratings.
Do SimpleLink™ Wi or TV Plus have ads?
TV Plus shows ads; SimpleLink™ Wi does not.
Which is updated more often, SimpleLink™ Wi or TV Plus?
SimpleLink™ Wi ships an update every 10 months, and TV Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, SimpleLink™ Wi was updated on October 22, 2026 and TV Plus on October 29, 2026.

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