Comparison

LGMV vs HOBOconnect

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

Head to head
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

About

HOBOconnect

Wirelessly configure, start, and download data from HOBO MX data loggers via Bluetooth. View, analyze, and export recorded data in various formats for further use in other applications.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth communication with HOBO MX loggers
  • Configure logger settings (name, password, rate, alarms)
  • Monitor logger status (memory, battery)
  • Download and view recorded data
  • Data analysis in graphical and list formats
  • Export data as CSV, TXT, XLSX, and HOBO files
Features
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HOBOconnect is designed to communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth Low Energy to the HOBO® MX data loggers. You can configure and start the data logger, download the recorded data, store and analyze the data. The data can be viewed in both graphical and list formats and also exported and shared to other programs including Numbers, Excel and HOBOware®. Features: * Wirelessly communicate to the HOBO® MX data loggers * Internet connection not required to use HOBOconnect * Set data logger's name, password, logging rate, alarm threshold, start & stop time * Check logger’s status included memory used and battery life * Clear audible alarms (for models with this feature) * Page the data logger * Manage data files with groups * Download and view data * Zoom in and out of the graph with gestures * Export and Share data as a CSV, TXT, XLSX and HOBO files Compatible Data Loggers * HOBO® MX1100 Series Temp/RH/CO2/Light/Analog Data Loggers * HOBO® MX2001 Water Level data logger * HOBO® MX100 Temperature data logger * HOBO® MX2200 Series Water Temp Data Loggers * HOBO® MX2300 Series Temp/RH/Soil Moisture data loggers * HOBO® MX2500 Series pH data loggers

Screenshots

LGMV1 screens
HOBOconnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

LGMV and HOBOconnect both sit at 2.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 25% of LGMV's written reviews are positive against 8% of HOBOconnect's. HOBOconnect's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.1 for LGMV against 2.2 for HOBOconnect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of LGMV's written reviews are positive against 8% of HOBOconnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LGMV ships an update every 3 months, HOBOconnect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LGMV versus HOBOconnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLGMVHOBOconnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (25 ratings)2.2 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2529 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLG ElectronicsOnset Computer Corporation

Customer experience

LGMV

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

HOBOconnect

All ratings29 ratings
Positive20.7%
Neutral13.8%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

LGMV

No in-app purchases

None

HOBOconnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LGMV free?
LGMV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOBOconnect free?
HOBOconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LGMV or HOBOconnect?
HOBOconnect is rated higher. LGMV averages 2.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while HOBOconnect averages 2.2 from 29 ratings.
Do LGMV or HOBOconnect have ads?
Neither LGMV nor HOBOconnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LGMV or HOBOconnect?
LGMV ships an update every 3 months, and HOBOconnect every 6 weeks. Most recently, LGMV was updated on October 24, 2026 and HOBOconnect on October 29, 2026.

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