Best TP alternatives: apps like TP-LINK Connect

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like TP? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to TP

1.4๐Ÿ˜ž(20 ratings)
Free
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Easily manage and monitor your home network from anywhere. Control connected devices, adjust Wi-Fi settings, and enhance security with parental controls. Keep your router performing optimally with firmware updates.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Worked fine for me
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Improved my network
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Simple tool but helpful
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Setup worked seamlessly
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to connect after setup
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Worked just fine
  • ๐Ÿ‘ No problems
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Works on my Wavlink router
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Extender works properly

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› App does not work
  • ๐Ÿ› Very long setup process
  • ๐Ÿ› Support services ignored emails
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't get verification code
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't connect to app support
  • ๐Ÿ› Product does not work
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't be set up
  • ๐Ÿ› App not at all
  • ๐Ÿ› Logged me out, password didn't work
  • ๐Ÿ› Verification code not valid
  • ๐Ÿ› Soooooo bad
  • ๐Ÿ› Worst to setup
  • ๐Ÿ› App is a joke
  • ๐Ÿ› App only works at beginning
  • ๐Ÿ› Will not reconnect
  • ๐Ÿ› Needs some work
  • ๐Ÿ› Impossible to login
  • ๐Ÿ› Nothing seems to work
  • ๐Ÿ› Trying to register fails
  • ๐Ÿ› No router found
  • ๐Ÿ› Useless junk
  • ๐Ÿ› App is terrible
  • ๐Ÿ› Would not recognize password
  • ๐Ÿ› Will not recognize WiFi password
  • ๐Ÿ› Not worth the effort
  • ๐Ÿ› Made another internet that doesn't work
  • ๐Ÿ› No longer works
  • ๐Ÿ› No details saved
  • ๐Ÿ› Bind router function doesn't work
  • ๐Ÿ› Nothing happens when searching
  • ๐Ÿ› 'No device found' message
  • ๐Ÿ› Will not connect
  • ๐Ÿ› No support
  • ๐Ÿ› Opens iPad settings
  • ๐Ÿ› Never finds and connects
  • ๐Ÿ› Brand new device issue
  • ๐Ÿ› Email and chat unavailable
  • ๐Ÿ› App Store link bounces to website
  • ๐Ÿ› No support for older models
  • ๐Ÿ› Have to buy new hardware
  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy, unusable
  • ๐Ÿ› Worst App award nominee
  • ๐Ÿ› Worst app ever created
  • ๐Ÿ› Failed to send signup
  • ๐Ÿ› Error on connect/password
  • ๐Ÿ› App won't open
  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes on iPhone SE
  • ๐Ÿ› Still doesn't work in 2024
  • ๐Ÿ› Hasn't been updated
  • ๐Ÿ› Nothing works
  • ๐Ÿ› Go around in a circle
  • ๐Ÿ› Will not open
  • ๐Ÿ› Loads then does nothing
  • ๐Ÿ› White screen
  • ๐Ÿ› Terrible Product
  • ๐Ÿ› Outdoor mesh switch not compatible
  • ๐Ÿ› Dropping connection
  • ๐Ÿ› Wired connection not working
  • ๐Ÿ› Replacement system issues
  • ๐Ÿ› App is worse software ever written
  • ๐Ÿ› App nearly useless
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't see extender status abroad
  • ๐Ÿ› Speed test from abroad incorrect
  • ๐Ÿ› No good information remotely
  • ๐Ÿ› Defeats remote app purpose
  • ๐Ÿ› Worse product and software EVER
  • ๐Ÿ› Trash
  • ๐Ÿ› Don't waste your money
  • ๐Ÿ› Fake App
  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't work with repeater
  • ๐Ÿ› Bug on home page
  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't work at all
  • ๐Ÿ› Won't pick up devices
  • ๐Ÿ› Takes to settings
  • ๐Ÿ› Y'all should be beaten
  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't work anymore
  • ๐Ÿ› Devices connected have internet issues
  • ๐Ÿ› App won't work
  • ๐Ÿ› No device connects
  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't pick up device
  • ๐Ÿ› New account creation doesn't work
  • ๐Ÿ› App fully broken
  • ๐Ÿ› Unusable
  • ๐Ÿ› Looks Neat but complete rubbish
  • ๐Ÿ› Major flaws and bugs
  • ๐Ÿ› Completely worthless
  • ๐Ÿ› Haven't been able to connect
  • ๐Ÿ› Scanning QR code error
  • ๐Ÿ› Tapping Connect button jumps to permissions
  • ๐Ÿ› Junk
  • ๐Ÿ› Does not allow setup
  • ๐Ÿ› Could not link to device
  • ๐Ÿ› Cannot do anything
  • ๐Ÿ› Amazon should not have listed
  • ๐Ÿ› Cheat customers
  • ๐Ÿ› Never works
  • ๐Ÿ› Complete waste of time
  • ๐Ÿ› Helps in no way
  • ๐Ÿ› Not working with iOS 15
  • ๐Ÿ› App no longer opens
  • ๐Ÿ› Frequently disconnects
  • ๐Ÿ› Not able to reconnect via website
  • ๐Ÿ› Totally useless
  • ๐Ÿ› Don't bother
  • ๐Ÿ› Garbage
  • ๐Ÿ› Please delete this app
  • ๐Ÿ› Shame forced to give 1 star
  • ๐Ÿ› AC1200 connection issues
  • ๐Ÿ› Takes to settings
  • ๐Ÿ› App doesn't respond
  • ๐Ÿ› Upgraded app circling
  • ๐Ÿ› Asking for QR code not present
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't make them talk
  • ๐Ÿ› Product seems unusable
  • ๐Ÿ› Constantly shows not connected
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't get into app
  • ๐Ÿ› Only connect device screen
  • ๐Ÿ› Waste of money
  • ๐Ÿ› Don't work
  • ๐Ÿ› Waste of time
  • ๐Ÿ› Wasting money and time
  • ๐Ÿ› Nothing helpful
  • ๐Ÿ› Piece of CRAP
  • ๐Ÿ› Does not accept password for 5g
  • ๐Ÿ› Installation is a nightmare
  • ๐Ÿ› Constantly lose connection
  • ๐Ÿ› Not user friendly
  • ๐Ÿ› Some work needed
  • ๐Ÿ› UI thrown together
  • ๐Ÿ› Not possible to connect via another AP
  • ๐Ÿ› Revert to web browser
  • ๐Ÿ› App does not work
  • ๐Ÿ› Need to connect to AP's network
  • ๐Ÿ› Busted app
  • ๐Ÿ› Absolutely rubbish
  • ๐Ÿ› Router is worse
  • ๐Ÿ› Don't waste your time
  • ๐Ÿ› Not Working
  • ๐Ÿ› Does not see password or internet
  • ๐Ÿ› Unable to log in
  • ๐Ÿ› Wish they'd test contents
  • ๐Ÿ› Stay away
  • ๐Ÿ› Crape
  • ๐Ÿ› Heap of rubbish
  • ๐Ÿ› Don't touch anything from this company
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't actually set it up
  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't get past setup screen
  • ๐Ÿ› Showing not connected to wifi
  • ๐Ÿ› Deleted app, use webpage
  • ๐Ÿ› Worst interface app
  • ๐Ÿ› Half of links wouldn't work
  • ๐Ÿ› Won't connect if SSID changed
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't enter settings on web browser
  • ๐Ÿ› Worst access point
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't deliver claimed speeds
  • ๐Ÿ› Lucky to get 60meg
  • ๐Ÿ› Pile of junk
  • ๐Ÿ› Returning it soon
  • ๐Ÿ› App doesn't work
  • ๐Ÿ› Waste of time
  • ๐Ÿ› Don't change SSID
  • ๐Ÿ› Only works with default SSID
  • ๐Ÿ› App will not interface
  • ๐Ÿ› Think chocolate fire guard
  • ๐Ÿ› Awful and useless
  • ๐Ÿ› Won't recognize connection
  • ๐Ÿ› Completely useless
  • ๐Ÿ› Worse than nothing
  • ๐Ÿ› Cannot see extender
  • ๐Ÿ› Not working past WiFi stage
  • ๐Ÿ› App completely useless
  • ๐Ÿ› Never got it to work
  • ๐Ÿ› Should have zero stars
  • ๐Ÿ› Extender installation problem
  • ๐Ÿ› Lose connection constantly
  • ๐Ÿ› Does not recognize network
  • ๐Ÿ› Setup through browser alternative
  • ๐Ÿ› Does not work with extender
  • ๐Ÿ› Unable to recognize connection
  • ๐Ÿ› Garbage app
  • ๐Ÿ› Keeps crashing
  • ๐Ÿ› App failed to work
  • ๐Ÿ› No funciona
  • ๐Ÿ› No sirve para nada
  • ๐Ÿ› Full of bugs
  • ๐Ÿ› Disappointing
  • ๐Ÿ› App just hangs
  • ๐Ÿ› Won't let you continue
  • ๐Ÿ› Very frustrating
  • ๐Ÿ› App flawed
  • ๐Ÿ› Constant circle of connect/reopen
  • ๐Ÿ› No good
  • ๐Ÿ› Won't connect app to WiFi
  • ๐Ÿ› Poor
  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't load on iPhone
  • ๐Ÿ› Forget it
  • ๐Ÿ› Crashing on IOS
  • ๐Ÿ› Fix it or delete app
  • ๐Ÿ› Won't Open
  • ๐Ÿ› Flashed on and off
  • ๐Ÿ› Couldn't get it to work
  • ๐Ÿ› Needs much work
  • ๐Ÿ› Fix app
  • ๐Ÿ› Does not let you log on
  • ๐Ÿ› Takes you right out
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't do setup
  • ๐Ÿ› App does not work with extender
  • ๐Ÿ› Can't log on as new user
  • ๐Ÿ› App doesn't allow setup
  • ๐Ÿ› Connection to modem fails
  • ๐Ÿ› Crash on open when connected
  • ๐Ÿ› Not working
  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't accept Wavlink WiFi connection
  • ๐Ÿ› App wonโ€™t go past connect to WiFi page
  • ๐Ÿ› Stops and won't allow further
  • ๐Ÿ› Nothing happens
  • ๐Ÿ› Don't like the update
  • ๐Ÿ› Hate the new update
  • ๐Ÿ› No longer access extender
4.6๐Ÿ˜ž(248 ratings)
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Detect and analyze devices connected to your Wi-Fi network. Quickly identify unknown devices in hotels, rentals, or while traveling to understand and manage your network environment. Offers privacy management and protection guidance.

Room to Improve

  • โŒ No clear instructions
  • โŒ Ineffective detection
  • โŒ Automatic billing issues
  • โŒ Poor translation
  • โŒ Unclear payment model
  • โŒ Unresponsive customer support
  • โŒ Misleading advertising
  • โŒ Difficult to cancel subscription

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