SimpleLink™ Connect vs HDMI
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.
HDMI
Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.
- External display functionality
- Connect gaming consoles
- High-quality HD streaming
- Supports cameras and PCs
- Portable screen solution
- USB-C video capture card compatible
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!
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Verdict
SimpleLink™ Connect and HDMI both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of HDMI's written reviews are positive against 0% of SimpleLink™ Connect's. HDMI also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 2). SimpleLink™ Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for SimpleLink™ Connect against 2.9 for HDMI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDMI has 72 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of SimpleLink™ Connect's written reviews are positive against 52% of HDMI's.
SimpleLink™ Connect ships an update every 3 months, HDMI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleLink™ Connect | HDMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.9 (72 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 72 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Texas Instruments | Ion Danilov |
Customer experience
SimpleLink™ Connect
HDMI
In-app purchases
SimpleLink™ Connect
No in-app purchases
HDMI
No in-app purchases
