TINAC
For smart TV owners seeking mobile-based control alternatives and outdoor enthusiasts tracking astronomical or meteorological phenomena.
Smart Remote for LG Smart TV
Snapshot
Who is TINAC?
Equipping smart home users and outdoor enthusiasts with specialized hardware-bridging utilities and real-time environmental data tools.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 15Last updated
Smart Remote for LG Smart TV
vVARY
10mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines TINAC?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Hardware-integrated utilities and specialized weather monitoring
Scale
studio
Target audience
Smart TV owners seeking mobile-based control alternatives and outdoor enthusiasts tracking astronomical or meteorological phenomena.
Signature Patterns
- •Brand-specific utility fragmentation with separate apps for LG, Samsung, Sony, and Roku hardware.
- •Hybrid monetization strategy ranging from free utilities to premium weather subscriptions.
- •Focus on hardware-to-mobile interoperability via local Wi-Fi networks.
- •High-frequency update cadence for active titles to ensure ongoing hardware compatibility.
Portfolio momentum
Maintains a steady development pace with 50% of the portfolio active, supported by 21 releases across those titles in the last 6 months.
Portfolio
What does TINAC ship?
Apps
17 apps analysed
3D globe visualization establishes high-fidelity category authority
- Accurate aurora alerts provided timely notifications during international travel for dedicated sky watchers
- Forecast accuracy failures lead to zero percent probability reports during visible aurora events
Distributed across 12 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 4 of 17 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- United States4 / 4
- Mexico2 / 4
- Brazil1 / 4
Europe (7)
- France2 / 4
- Spain2 / 4
- Germany1 / 4
- Italy1 / 4
- Netherlands1 / 4
›+2 more europe markets
- Portugal1 / 4
- Sweden1 / 4
Asia-Pacific (2)
- Japan2 / 4
- South Korea2 / 4
Core markets (4/4 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
25/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does TINAC compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps target aurora chasers with real-time geomagnetic data, but they diverge on monetization and visualization: one uses a subscription-based Apple-native approach, while the other relies on ad-supported global webcam feeds.
Contenders(2)
Both apps compete for the same aurora chasers and space weather enthusiasts by providing real-time alerts and solar activity tracking.
Both apps target aurora chasers with location-specific space weather data, creating a direct conflict between the subscription-gated high-fidelity experience of Aurora Forecast and the high-frequency, free utility of Aurora Forecast & Alerts.
Same space(20)
Shares the same wearable-integration focus as Aurora Forecast by providing meteorological data for mobile and wearable devices.
Directly competes in the same niche as Aurora Forecast by synthesizing space weather data for aurora visibility.
Targets the same location-based monitoring audience as Aurora Forecast through live radar and storm tracking tools.
Shares the same safety-critical data focus as Aurora Forecast by providing specialized environmental conditions for flight planning.
Offers similar visual weather monitoring to Aurora Forecast for users interested in environmental conditions.
Targets the same hyperlocal weather-tracking audience as Aurora Forecast by providing minute-by-minute precipitation data.
Provides similar localized environmental tracking to Aurora Forecast for users monitoring severe conditions.
Targets the same planning-focused audience as Aurora Forecast by providing detailed hourly and daily weather trends.
Appeals to the same prosumer astronomy audience as Aurora Forecast by synthesizing weather data for observation planning.
Provides similar localized weather monitoring to Aurora Forecast for users tracking environmental conditions.
Appeals to the same visual-heavy weather enthusiast base as Aurora Forecast by prioritizing satellite-first map interfaces.
Competes for the same general weather-tracking audience by providing real-time alerts for severe conditions.
Serves the same aurora-tracking niche as Aurora Forecast by monitoring geomagnetic activity levels.
Targets the same planning-focused audience as Aurora Forecast by providing hourly and daily weather updates.
Competes for the same general weather-tracking audience as Aurora Forecast by providing high-precision meteorological data.
Serves the same storm-tracking audience as Aurora Forecast by offering high-definition Doppler tracking.
Targets the same casual user base as Aurora Forecast by offering visual, localized weather updates for daily planning.
Targets the same outdoor-planning audience as Aurora Forecast by providing specialized activity-based weather insights.
Provides similar localized weather monitoring to Aurora Forecast for users planning outdoor trips.
Serves the same outdoor enthusiast segment as Aurora Forecast by providing specialized wind and weather metrics for extreme sports.
New entrants(2)
Shares the same planning-focused audience as Aurora Forecast by providing hourly and daily weather forecasts.
Targets the same decision-focused audience as Aurora Forecast by providing clear, actionable weather summaries.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on TINAC
Bottom line
TINAC Inc. is a disciplined utility studio that successfully monetizes the friction between legacy hardware and modern mobile ecosystems. Their high weighted rating across a diverse utility portfolio signals strong technical execution in the hardware-bridging niche.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 16
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 16
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no
