Comparison

Remote for LG Smart TV+ vs SimpleLink™ Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

SimpleLink™ Connect

Connect your SimpleLink Launchpads to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy. This utility app enables over-the-air upgrades for your devices.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
  • Connects to SimpleLink Launchpads
  • Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrades
  • Smartphone integration
Features
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This app connects your Simplelink(TM) Launchpads to your smartphone with Bluetooth Low Energy support. Includes support for Over-the-Air upgrades.

Screenshots

Remote for LG Smart TV+4 screens
SimpleLink™ Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote for LG Smart TV+ at 4.7 against SimpleLink™ Connect's 3.0. Remote for LG Smart TV+ also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (11K vs 2). SimpleLink™ Connect'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote for LG Smart TV+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SimpleLink™ Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote for LG Smart TV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for LG Smart TV+ has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Remote for LG Smart TV+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of SimpleLink™ Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for LG Smart TV+ ships an update every 5 weeks, SimpleLink™ Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote for LG Smart TV+ versus SimpleLink™ Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for LG Smart TV+SimpleLink™ Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews25.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeisterApps BVTexas Instruments

Customer experience

Remote for LG Smart TV+

All ratings10,979 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative69.9%

SimpleLink™ Connect

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

SimpleLink™ Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote for LG Smart TV+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly: All Features$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan: All Features$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pay Only Once: Special Offer!$14.99
  • Pay Only Once: Special Offer!$20.99
  • Pay Only Once: All Features$59.99
None

SimpleLink™ Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote for LG Smart TV+ free?
Remote for LG Smart TV+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleLink™ Connect free?
SimpleLink™ Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote for LG Smart TV+ or SimpleLink™ Connect?
Remote for LG Smart TV+ is rated higher. Remote for LG Smart TV+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while SimpleLink™ Connect averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Remote for LG Smart TV+ or SimpleLink™ Connect have ads?
Remote for LG Smart TV+ shows ads; SimpleLink™ Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for LG Smart TV+ or SimpleLink™ Connect?
Remote for LG Smart TV+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and SimpleLink™ Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Remote for LG Smart TV+ was updated on November 9, 2026 and SimpleLink™ Connect on November 3, 2026.

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