TP vs CTGauge
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。
CTGauge
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App supports to connect Linshang paint film meter device via Bluetooth to detect paint thickness of each vehicle part. Main functions: 1. Bluetooth connection to the instrument via cell phone for paint film thickness measurement and to determine whether to touch up the paint. 2.Expert mode or simple mode for vehicle paint inspection. 3. Export and share the test report. 4. With sound alarm and vibrating alarm function.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TP at every 3 weeks against CTGauge's every 2 months. CTGauge's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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, CTGauge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | CTGauge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-LINK | Shenzhen Linshang Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
CTGauge
No in-app purchases
