LGMV vs RED control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
RED control
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RED control is an application designed for refrigeration technicians, allowing for remote monitoring of food service and scientific refrigeration units. The strenghts of the app are - smart view of the installed plants and their status - push notification when alarms occur - simplified unit registration via QR code
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RED control at 13.0 against LGMV's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LGMV ships an update every 3 months, RED control every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LGMV | RED control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LG Electronics | CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A. |
In-app purchases
LGMV
No in-app purchases
RED control
No in-app purchases
