Comparison

SimpleLink™ Wi vs Flipper Mobile App

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

Flipper Mobile App

Manage your portable multi-tool device data, organize digital keys, and share them with a community of users. This application enhances the functionality of your device for various geeky projects.

Highlights
  • Manage device data
  • Organize digital keys
  • Share keys with users
  • Community sharing
Features
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Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for geeks in a toy-like body. This app helps to manage your data on the device, organize keys and share them with other Flipper Zero users.

Screenshots

SimpleLink™ Wi4 screens
Flipper Mobile App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flipper Mobile App at 4.5 against SimpleLink™ Wi's 1.0. Flipper Mobile App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (269 vs 3). SimpleLink™ Wi's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flipper Mobile App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flipper Mobile App has 269 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, Flipper Mobile App monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SimpleLink™ Wi versus Flipper Mobile App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleLink™ WiFlipper Mobile App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.5 (269 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3269 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTexas InstrumentsFlipper Devices Inc.

Customer experience

SimpleLink™ Wi

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

Flipper Mobile App

All ratings269 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

SimpleLink™ Wi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flipper Mobile App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update process sometimes causes Bluetooth, SubGHz, or NFC issues
  • App crashes when trying to access the App Store section
  • Keyboard not showing up when pairing code is requested
  • Widgets not working on iOS 16
  • Remote control feature has input lag

Requested features

9 requests
  • More interactive features (e.g., sleeping dolphin, talking dolphin)
  • Ability to download different firmware versions directly in the app
  • Support for managing multiple Flipper Zero devices
  • Folder support in SubGHz catalog
  • Apple Watch companion app
Show 4 more
  • Shortcuts integration for payloads
  • Notification system for app updates
  • Ability to edit and move files/folders on the Flipper Zero
  • Ducky script compiler in the mobile app

In-app purchases

None

SimpleLink™ Wi

No in-app purchases

None

Flipper Mobile App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleLink™ Wi free?
SimpleLink™ Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flipper Mobile App free?
Flipper Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SimpleLink™ Wi or Flipper Mobile App?
Flipper Mobile App is rated higher. SimpleLink™ Wi averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Flipper Mobile App averages 4.5 from 269 ratings.
Do SimpleLink™ Wi or Flipper Mobile App have ads?
Neither SimpleLink™ Wi nor Flipper Mobile App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleLink™ Wi or Flipper Mobile App?
SimpleLink™ Wi ships an update every 10 months, and Flipper Mobile App monthly. Most recently, SimpleLink™ Wi was updated on August 13, 2026 and Flipper Mobile App on September 22, 2026.

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