SimpleLink™ Connect vs Facility File
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleLink™ Connect
Connect your SimpleLink Launchpads to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy. This utility app enables over-the-air upgrades for your devices.
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
- Connects to SimpleLink Launchpads
- Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrades
- Smartphone integration
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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.
Facility File
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FacilityFile offers a straightforward and simple solution for effectively managing your daily facility and maintenance tasks within your organization. The platform is scalable, catering to a diverse range of users, from self-employed individuals to large organizations with multiple locations, supervisors, managers, and employees. Gone are the days of relying on "to-do lists" scribbled on sticky notes, sent through emails, or communicated via text messages. FacilityFile provides a centralized platform for a total overview of all company tasks. This ensures a streamlined process to support your employees in accomplishing their tasks efficiently. One notable feature of FacilityFile is its ability to allow users to create new tasks on the fly, complete with relevant photos. This dynamic functionality empowers users to adapt to evolving situations promptly. Additionally, the platform allows users to assign tasks either to their own staff or to external resources. This flexibility ensures that tasks are distributed and managed effectively, contributing to an organized and efficient workflow. In essence, FacilityFile serves as an invaluable application for managers and supervisors to oversee and manage tasks within an organization, especially when dealing with multiple locations. It consolidates task management, streamlining processes and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Facility File at every 3 weeks against SimpleLink™ Connect's every 3 months. Facility File also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpleLink™ Connect ships an update every 3 months, Facility File every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleLink™ Connect | Facility File |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Texas Instruments | Troels Mikkelsen |
In-app purchases
SimpleLink™ Connect
No in-app purchases
Facility File
No in-app purchases
Questions
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