TP vs Liven Tech Home App
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。
Liven Tech Home App
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Liven Tech Home App is your intelligent life manager. With the Liven Tech Home App, you can easily interact with your smartphone and smart devices, enabling seamless connectivity between your smart devices. --Through the Liven Tech Home App, you can access a vast collection of online recipes and product user manuals, making it effortless to purchase high-quality products. --Your smart life is just a tap away with the Liven Tech Home App: --Effortlessly control and save energy through linked operations, anytime, anywhere. --Add multiple devices simultaneously, allowing you to control all your smart devices with a single app. --Share devices with family and friends with just one click, so everyone can enjoy the benefits of technology. --Access a wealth of cloud recipes and become a chef with the help of the Liven Tech Home App. --Explore the Liven Mall, where we carefully select cutting-edge technology and cost-effective products, ensuring a high-quality lifestyle. The Liven Tech Home App will continue to update and improve, offering you more intelligent life solutions. We are dedicated to creating a convenient, smart, and healthy lifestyle for you. Download the Liven Tech Home App and embark on a new chapter of intelligent living!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TP at every 3 weeks against Liven Tech Home App's every 7 months. Liven Tech Home App'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, Liven Tech Home App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | Liven Tech Home App |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-LINK | BEIJING LIVEN TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD |
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
Liven Tech Home App
No in-app purchases
