TP vs BROAD AIR
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。
BROAD AIR
Control smart home devices remotely, monitor air quality, and access product information. Manage your account and find help within the app.
- Remote device control
- Air quality monitoring
- Product mall with details
- Account management
- Network binding for devices
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The application is to adapt to the new product devices added iot functions, users have a better use experience. The main functions are as follows: Obtain an independent account by registering and logging in. The main page is divided into three modules: device, mall and me. The equipment module can select the corresponding model to configure the network binding environment instrument, clean new fan and fresh air lung protection equipment by adding equipment. After the binding is complete, you can enter the device list page and select the device to perform real-time operations (including switching on and off, mode switching, frequency modulation, PM2.5 detection, real-time air volume, and real-time temperature) to achieve remote device control experience. Mall module introduces all the details of the company's products, including specific parameters, prices, use methods, etc. My module can manage the account and use help. More functions, respect to be discovered!!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TP at 2.3 against BROAD AIR's 1.0. TP also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (59 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 59 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of BROAD AIR's.
TP ships an update every 3 weeks, BROAD AIR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | BROAD AIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (59 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-LINK | 远大洁净空气科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
TP
BROAD AIR
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
BROAD AIR
No in-app purchases
