Comparison

TP vs 网络工具箱

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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。

About

网络工具箱

Features
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特色亮点: • 界面简洁美观,操作简单直观 • 扫描速度快,结果准确可靠 • 实时显示扫描进度和预计时间 • 支持多种网络环境和设备类型 • 完全免费 • 数据本地处理,保护用户隐私

Screenshots

TP4 screens
网络工具箱4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TP at none against 网络工具箱's 1. TP also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 网络工具箱 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, 网络工具箱 every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TP versus 网络工具箱: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTP网络工具箱
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-LINK鑫 金

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

网络工具箱

One-time1
  • 高级会员$2.99

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 网络工具箱 free?
网络工具箱 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TP or 网络工具箱 have ads?
Neither TP nor 网络工具箱 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or 网络工具箱?
TP ships an update every 3 weeks, and 网络工具箱 every 11 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 26, 2026 and 网络工具箱 on October 24, 2026.

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