TP vs AC18Plus
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。
AC18Plus
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AC18Plus是一款采用P2P技术访问网络摄像机和网络硬盘录像机的APP，配合网络摄像机和网络硬盘录像机硬件使用，用户使用这个APP可以对安佳威视出品的无线/有线摄像机、网络硬盘录像机进行网络配置，以及在局域网或者通过互联网远程观看摄像机的实时视频、SD卡录像、云端录像、实时对讲通话、接收/处理报警信息等。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TP at none against AC18Plus's shown. AC18Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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
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, AC18Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | AC18Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-LINK | Shenzhen Anjoy Vision Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
AC18Plus
No in-app purchases
