SimpleLink™ Wi vs Remote for LG Smart TV+
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
Remote for LG Smart TV+
Control your WebOS or Netcast TV using your phone or tablet. Features include a keyboard for easy searching, a touchpad for navigation, and voice commands. It also offers features like a random channel picker and the ability to display messages or decorative scenes on your TV.
- Easy keyboard for searches
- Large touchpad for navigation
- WebOS & Netcast TV support
- Auto-detect smart TV on Wi-Fi
- Voice command control
- Launch channels and apps
- Volume and channel control
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This #1 remote app allows you to easily control your WebOS or Netcast TV with your phone instead of using your physical, clunky remote. Easily use the keyboard on your phone/tablet, so you don’t have to scroll through letters to find something on your TV. Or, swipe over the touchpad to search things on tv. FEATURES: ■ Easy & fast keyboard to facilitate searches. ■ A large touchpad for quick navigation. ■ Netcast & WebOS support: The app works on all TVs. ■ Auto detect smart TV on the same WIFI network. ■ Side button volume control: Quickly increase or decrease the volume. ■ Siri Command: Control your tv with voice-commands. ■ PIN code Camera OCR: Easily scan the requested pin on your tv. ■ TV Toast Message: Type a message, send it to TV and surprise others. ■ Random Channel Picker: Uninspired? Let the app pick a channel for you. ■ Launch channels & apps direct from app. ■ Power on/off. ■ Switch channels up/down. ■ Adjust volume up/down. ■ Mute/ unmute. ■ TV Calendar Message: Display reminders on TV. ■ Turn TV into a fireplace, fish-tank or famous paintings. ADVANTAGES: - Easy browsing - Fast search - No more lost remotes - Save time - Best signal (wifi is stronger than infrared) - Latest technology - No more fighting over the remote control - Your phone/tablet controls everything - No more changing your TV remote’s battery *** Take a subscription to get all features and to remove ads *** REQUIREMENTS: 1) TV 2) WiFi 3) iPhone or iPad UNLIMITED ACCESS PRO SUBSCRIPTION: You need a subscription for unlimited access to all features without advertising and interruptions. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Terms of use: https://meisterapps.net/newsroom/meisterapps-terms-of-use-app-store - Privacy policy: https://meisterapps.net/newsroom/privacy-policy-app-store/ SUPPORT: Please contact us (by sending a log) if you have issues using the app. We do our very best to make you happy. You can use the feedback-form in the app to send us feedback of any kind, we take every single one into consideration. We are here to help you. Please visit our website for more information: https://meisterapps.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote for LG Smart TV+ at 4.7 against SimpleLink™ Wi's 1.0. Remote for LG Smart TV+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). SimpleLink™ Wi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) 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. Remote for LG Smart TV+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SimpleLink™ Wi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remote for LG Smart TV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for LG Smart TV+ has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SimpleLink™ Wi ships an update every 10 months, Remote for LG Smart TV+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleLink™ Wi | Remote for LG Smart TV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 24.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Texas Instruments | MeisterApps BV |
Customer experience
SimpleLink™ Wi
Remote for LG Smart TV+
Bugs and requests
SimpleLink™ Wi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Remote for LG Smart TV+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to connect to TV
- Keyboard not functioning properly
- Inconsistent remote control behavior
Requested features
3 requests- Add widget support
- Improve ad-free experience
- Enhance TV detection and connectivity
In-app purchases
SimpleLink™ Wi
No in-app purchases
Remote for LG Smart TV+
- Weekly: All Features$6.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Annual Plan: All Features$29.991 Year
- Pay Only Once: Special Offer!$14.99
- Pay Only Once: Special Offer!$20.99
- Pay Only Once: All Features$59.99
Questions
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