# TP vs Refly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refly at 100% against TP's 32%. Refly also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). TP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Refly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Refly holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 59 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Refly's.

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, Refly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Refly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link/id1095523835/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refly/id6760969254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-LINK](https://appshunter.io/developer/599496597) | [深圳市涌现效应设计科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887085777) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link/id1095523835)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Refly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refly/id6760969254)

This AI-powered app breaks down language barriers in podcasts by providing real-time bilingual transcripts and natural-sounding audio translations. It offers AI summaries and Q&A features to enhance understanding and engagement with global podcast content.

**Highlights:** Multi-language podcast translation, Bilingual transcript generation, AI-powered summaries, AI question and answer, Natural Chinese audio output

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 月付 | $0.99 | per month |
| Max 月付 | $2.99 | per month |
| Ultra 月付 | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro 年付 | $11.99 | per year |
| Max 年付 | $24.99 | per year |
| Ultra 年付 | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Refly free?

Refly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TP or Refly?

Refly is rated higher. TP averages 2.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Refly averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TP or Refly have ads?

Neither TP nor Refly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Refly?

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Refly every 3 days. Most recently, TP was updated on October 13, 2026 and Refly on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*