Comparison

VRF Controller vs LGMV

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

Head to head
About

VRF Controller

Control your Lennox VRF and Mini-Split systems remotely from your smartphone. This app offers direct temperature control and comfort management through an intuitive, easy-to-use interface.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • VRF and Mini-Split system management
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Comfort control anytime, anywhere
Features
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Maximum comfort control anytime, anywhere. The Lennox VRF Smart Control Wi-Fi thermostat allows you to control the temperature of your Lennox VRF and Mini-Split systems directly from your smartphone. The intuitive design gives you direct control over your system and comfort control, all in an easy-to-use layout.

About

LGMV

This application allows air conditioning service engineers to monitor LG air conditioner product status, diagnose issues, and interpret refrigeration cycles. It provides real-time data, graphical representations, and troubleshooting guides to assist in problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Monitor air conditioner status
  • View pressure and frequency graphs
  • Control indoor unit operation
  • Save air conditioner data
  • Access troubleshooting guides
  • Save Black Box and Test Report data
Features
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■ New LGMV version released New LGMV has been released in order to expand the supported platforms(iPhone) and provide the same UX/features regardless of the platform. The existing LGMV lineup will be added sequentially. ( If all lineups are supported, the existing LGMV will end service.) ■ About LGMV LGMV is designed to monitor the status of LG Electronics Air Conditioner products which helps engineers diagnose products and interpret refrigeration cycle. Through this app, engineers will be able to identify the operation status of the product and provide a solution to the problems. ※ Please note that this app is only for air conditioning service engineers and cannot be used by general users. ■ Key function 1. Monitoring viewer: Display key information of air conditioner 2. Graph: Display pressure and frequency information of air conditioner in graph 3. Indoor unit operation control: Controls the operating mode of indoor units when the module is connected to the outdoor unit. 4. Save data: Save received air conditioner information as file 5. Save Black Box and Test Report: Receives Black Box data and Test operation result from product. 6. Troubleshooting guide: Display error number and supports resolution plan for the error number list in PDF document. 7. Additional Function (This feature is available on some models.) • Test run Info • Serial number Info • Operating time Info • Auto Test Run ■ Wi-Fi Module (Sold separately) Model type : LGMV Wi-Fi Module Model name : PLGMVW100

Screenshots

VRF Controller3 screens
LGMV1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LGMV at 2.1 against VRF Controller's 1.1. LGMV also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). VRF Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LGMV holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of VRF Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of LGMV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VRF Controller ships an update every 15 months, LGMV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VRF Controller versus LGMV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRF ControllerLGMV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (18 ratings)2.1 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1825 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFidure Corp.LG Electronics, Inc.

Customer experience

VRF Controller

All ratings18 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

LGMV

All ratings25 ratings
Positive24.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative72.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative65.0%

In-app purchases

None

VRF Controller

No in-app purchases

None

LGMV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VRF Controller free?
VRF Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LGMV free?
LGMV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VRF Controller or LGMV?
LGMV is rated higher. VRF Controller averages 1.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while LGMV averages 2.1 from 25 ratings.
Do VRF Controller or LGMV have ads?
Neither VRF Controller nor LGMV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VRF Controller or LGMV?
VRF Controller ships an update every 15 months, and LGMV every 3 months. Most recently, VRF Controller was updated on October 11, 2026 and LGMV on October 14, 2026.

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