Comparison

LGMV vs Horizon Blind Controller

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

Horizon Blind Controller

Features
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You will be able to control our blinds. You can control the blinds in groups, with your chosen pin and the given serial number.

Screenshots

LGMV1 screens
Horizon Blind Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Horizon Blind Controller 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LGMV ships an update every 3 months, Horizon Blind Controller every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LGMV versus Horizon Blind Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLGMVHorizon Blind Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLG ElectronicsOrshade DCS Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

LGMV

No in-app purchases

None

Horizon Blind Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LGMV free?
LGMV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Horizon Blind Controller free?
Horizon Blind Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LGMV or Horizon Blind Controller have ads?
Neither LGMV nor Horizon Blind Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LGMV or Horizon Blind Controller?
LGMV ships an update every 3 months, and Horizon Blind Controller every 4 months. Most recently, LGMV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Horizon Blind Controller on October 25, 2026.

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