# TP vs 小学宝

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 小学宝 at 100% against TP's 32%. 小学宝 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). TP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 小学宝 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

小学宝 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 59 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of TP's written reviews are positive against 100% of 小学宝's.

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, 小学宝 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | 小学宝 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link/id1095523835/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1492560474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-LINK](https://appshunter.io/developer/599496597) | [Beijing HuiDaTianXia Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/910424616) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link/id1095523835)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 小学宝

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1492560474)

This app provides synchronized learning resources for elementary school students, covering语文, math, and English. It offers animated videos, interactive tools, and practice exercises aligned with national textbooks to help students with homework and classroom learning.

**Highlights:** Textbook-synchronized animated videos, 9 subject-specific learning tools, Error notebook for practice, Interactive textbook reader, Storytelling for knowledge acquisition, Gamified learning challenges, Reward system for completing tasks

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP会员卡( 季卡) | $46.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员卡(年卡) | $149.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员卡(终身) | $449.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is 小学宝 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TP or 小学宝?

小学宝 is rated higher. TP averages 2.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while 小学宝 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TP or 小学宝 have ads?

小学宝 shows ads; TP does not.

### Which is updated more often, TP or 小学宝?

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, and 小学宝 every 5 weeks. Most recently, TP was updated on November 6, 2026 and 小学宝 on November 3, 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.*