SimpleLink™ Connect vs Vgate VB
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.
Vgate VB
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Battery monitor 6 is an application of automobile battery. It can let people know the voltage of automobile battery in real time. It helps users fully understand the battery by testing the starting and charging system voltage. It can accurately record the time of car starting and stopping. All data can be displayed on the mobile phone through Bluetooth. Easy management of vehicle battery power
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Vgate VB at every 4 weeks against SimpleLink™ Connect's every 3 months. 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, Vgate VB every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleLink™ Connect | Vgate VB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Texas Instruments | 深圳大城软件有限公司 |
In-app purchases
SimpleLink™ Connect
No in-app purchases
Vgate VB
No in-app purchases
