# eWeLink vs TP

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against eWeLink's 2.7. TP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 29) and review sentiment (59% vs 28%). eWeLink's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eWeLink sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 669 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of eWeLink's written reviews are positive against 59% of TP's.

eWeLink ships an update monthly, TP every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | eWeLink | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158/reviews) | **[4.6 (669 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **669** |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 274 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035163157) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### eWeLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158)

This app acts as a central hub for controlling a wide range of smart home devices from multiple brands. It allows for remote operation, scheduling, and integration with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home, as well as IFTTT for advanced automation.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Scheduling and timers, Smart scene creation, Voice assistant integration, Device sharing and grouping, LAN mode operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 month) | $2.19 | per month |
| 摄像头云服务-月套餐 | $2.19 | per month |
| Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan · Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Prime Plan · Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Day History (billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 30-Days History(billed 1 year) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Integrates with Alexa and Google Home
- 👍 Reliable performance
- 👍 Flexible scheduling and automation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Pairing problems
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable device control
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

**Reported bugs**

- Devices randomly going offline
- Timers and schedules not working as expected
- Inability to select Wi-Fi network during setup
- App login issues and frequent sign-outs
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more smart home platforms
- Improve device sharing and multi-user functionality
- Provide more advanced automation and scheduling options
- Add an offline mode for local device control
- Improve app UI and UX for better usability


### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864)

Configure and manage your network devices remotely. Offers standalone mode for simple home networks and controller mode for centralized management of multiple devices via local or cloud access.

**Highlights:** Configure Omada devices, Monitor network status, Manage network clients, Standalone mode for single devices, Controller mode for centralized management, Local and cloud access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote management
- 🚀 Fast and simple setup
- 👍 Powerful network management features
- 🚀 Seamless configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Lacks 2FA support
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 👎 Slow performance and UI
- 🐛 Unreliable device discovery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing local controller
- Cannot reboot devices from the app
- Firmware update breaks cloud access
- Incompatible organization error
- Wireless client information not displayed

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve 2FA integration
- Increase network speed reporting limit
- More advanced configuration options
- Persistent user settings and preferences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eWeLink free?

eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TP free?

TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eWeLink or TP?

TP is rated higher. eWeLink averages 2.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 669 ratings.

### Do eWeLink or TP have ads?

Neither eWeLink nor TP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eWeLink or TP?

eWeLink ships an update monthly, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, eWeLink was updated on October 30, 2026 and TP on October 30, 2026.

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