TP vs 千寻信使
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。
千寻信使
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千寻信使App配合通讯器使用，可在无网络信号覆盖的户外区域发送及接收卫星消息，时刻畅联，保障安全 【一键SOS】遇到户外紧急情况，支持一键SOS求救 【一键报平安】给家人一键报平安，户外出游更安心 【发送消息】自由编辑消息给亲友，分享旅途中的心情 【接收消息】无论何时何地，保持与亲友的紧密联系
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 千寻信使 at every 8 days against TP's every 3 weeks. 千寻信使 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 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, 千寻信使 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | 千寻信使 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-LINK | 千寻位置网络有限公司 |
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
千寻信使
No in-app purchases
