# eWeLink vs Tailscale

The clearest difference is rating: Tailscale at 4.4 against eWeLink's 2.7. Tailscale also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 29) and review sentiment (61% vs 27%). eWeLink's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Tailscale holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tailscale has 747 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of eWeLink's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tailscale's.

eWeLink ships an update monthly, Tailscale fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eWeLink | Tailscale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewelink/id1035163158/reviews) | **[4.4 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailscale/id1470499037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **747** |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 274 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035163157) | [Tailscale Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470499035) |

## 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


### Tailscale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailscale/id1470499037)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Securely connect devices, users, and workloads with a mesh VPN built on WireGuard. It brings identity to network access, enabling Zero Trust principles across diverse environments. Modernize your network for homelabs, businesses, and cloud infrastructure.

**Highlights:** Secure mesh networking, Identity-based access control, Zero Trust security, WireGuard-based VPN, Homelab and business VPN, Cloud and workload connectivity, Hardware-agnostic overlay network

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 👍 Convenient for accessing home network
- 👍 Seamless connectivity between devices
- 🚀 Powerful networking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Significant battery drain
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Broken functionality after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect or authenticate
- Exit node feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when switching networks
- App getting stuck in a loading state

**Requested features**

- On-demand VPN connection
- Ability to switch between multiple accounts
- More granular control over exit nodes
- Integration with other networking tools
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eWeLink free?

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

### Is Tailscale free?

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

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

Tailscale is rated higher. eWeLink averages 2.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Tailscale averages 4.4 from 747 ratings.

### Do eWeLink or Tailscale have ads?

Neither eWeLink nor Tailscale shows ads.

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

eWeLink ships an update monthly, and Tailscale fortnightly. Most recently, eWeLink was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tailscale on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*