Channel Link vs SimplerTips
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Channel Link
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With TVU Channel Link, users can add, manage and watch their favorite FAST Channels from a simple application. A user just needs the publicly available IP stream URL for a FAST Channel and it can be easily added for viewing at any time. Easily scroll though all Channels with real-time preview. Take any Channel fullscreen with the touch of a finger for viewing. Channels can be grouped into user-defined categories for simple management. Additional channels can be easily added or removed at anytime.
SimplerTips
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Introducing...Simpler Tips! This is a no-nonsense tip calculator! Features: ā¢ Calculate a tip at any percentage ā¢ Split the bill/tip between as many people as needed ā¢ Save tips locally and view the archive at any time ā¢ Clean interface ā¢ Easy to use More updates to come! Enjoy! -Eric Walker
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SimplerTips at none against Channel Link's shown. Channel Link's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Channel Link | SimplerTips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TVU Networks Corporation | Richard Walker |
In-app purchases
Channel Link
No in-app purchases
SimplerTips
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Channel Link free?
Is SimplerTips free?
Do Channel Link or SimplerTips have ads?
Which is updated more often, Channel Link or SimplerTips?
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