Comparison

TP vs 麦德龙EMS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TP

This app serves as a unified platform for managing TP-LINK smart IoT devices. It allows for both local network management and remote access via a TP-LINK ID, offering control over security cameras, routers, and smart home products.

Highlights
  • Unified management of TP-LINK smart devices
  • Remote management via TP-LINK ID
  • Real-time preview and recording of security cameras
  • Router setup and terminal management
  • Smart home device control (e.g., video doorbell)
Features
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TP-LINK物联APP是管理TP-LINK智能物联产品的统一平台。可在局域网内进行统一管理也可登录TP-LINK ID,随时随地远程管理。 主要功能: 1.管理TP-LINK安防监控产品,如网络摄像机、硬盘录像机等,支持监控画面实时预览、录像、截图、语音对讲、云台控制及录像回放等功能; 2.管理TP-LINK无线路由器,支持路由器上网设置、无线网络设置、上网终端管理等功能; 3.管理TP-LINK智能家居产品,如可视门铃、太阳能控制器等,支持访客记录、电量统计、设备联动等功能。

About

麦德龙EMS

Features
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As an IoT(Internet Of Things) management software with high efficiency, Metro EMS(Efficiency Management System) provides business management, IoT device management, facility management and other specialised functionalities, which makes smooth and transparent work flow, clear power and responsibility, close and efficient coordination. Metro EMS obtains the result of 1+1>2.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
麦德龙EMS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TP at none against 麦德龙EMS's shown. 麦德龙EMS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, 麦德龙EMS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TP versus 麦德龙EMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTP麦德龙EMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-LINKM Commerce Group Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

麦德龙EMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 麦德龙EMS free?
麦德龙EMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TP or 麦德龙EMS have ads?
麦德龙EMS shows ads; TP does not.
Which is updated more often, TP or 麦德龙EMS?
TP ships an update every 3 weeks, and 麦德龙EMS monthly. Most recently, TP was updated on September 30, 2026 and 麦德龙EMS on September 25, 2026.

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