TP vs Smart SWE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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。
Smart SWE
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Smart SWE, Wisdom lights up life 1. Remote control, convenient, fast, whenever and wherever you want to open 2.Multiple devices can be added at the same time. One APP controls all smart devices to realize diversified intelligence 3. Flexible set of timing tasks, timely and accurate implementation, Grasp the time 4. One-click sharing, easy to enjoy the intelligent life 5. Fast Internet connection, no need to wait, enjoy the speed experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TP at every 3 weeks against Smart SWE's every 18 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TP ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart SWE every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | Smart SWE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TP-LINK | 杭州鸿世电器有限公司 |
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
Smart SWE
No in-app purchases
