TP vs A
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。
A
This intelligent camera app provides real-time monitoring, recording, and AI-powered detection for home security. It offers features like voice intercom, pan-tilt control, and motion tracking to keep your property safe.
- Real-time monitoring
- Recording and screenshots
- Voice intercom
- Pan-tilt control
- AI humanoid detection
- Motion tracking
- Abnormal alarm functions
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A-CAM Pro is an intelligent camera application that supports real-time preview of monitoring images, recording, screenshot, voice intercom, pan tilt control and video playback, AI humanoid detection, motion tracking, and abnormal alarm functions, safeguarding your home safety anytime, anywhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: A at 3.0 against TP's 2.3. A also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 32%). TP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (59 vs 2). 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.
A holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. 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 60% of A's.
TP ships an update every 3 weeks, A every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | A |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (59 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-LINK | Shenzhen Aikancloud.,Ltd |
Customer experience
TP
A
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
A
No in-app purchases
