# Remote for LG Smart TV+ vs SimpleLink™ Connect

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for LG Smart TV+ | SimpleLink™ Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg-smart-tv-plus/id1644866632/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelink-connect/id6445892658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **25.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MeisterApps BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473273517) | [Texas Instruments](https://appshunter.io/developer/329739753) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for LG Smart TV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg-smart-tv-plus/id1644866632)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly: All Features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan: All Features | $29.99 | per year |
| Pay Only Once: Special Offer! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pay Only Once: Special Offer! | $20.99 | one-time |
| Pay Only Once: All Features | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Free to use
- 💡 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Frequent disconnections
- 💸 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🐛 Keyboard/typing issues
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to TV
- Keyboard not functioning properly
- Inconsistent remote control behavior

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Improve ad-free experience
- Enhance TV detection and connectivity


### SimpleLink™ Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelink-connect/id6445892658)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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