Nebula Mobile vs TP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nebula Mobile
Manage your network with ease from your mobile device. Register devices, monitor real-time status, and troubleshoot issues remotely. Ideal for small businesses without dedicated IT staff.
- Device registration (QR code or manual)
- Real-time network status
- Site-wide client monitoring
- Application usage analysis
- Live troubleshooting tools
- Firmware upgrade scheduling
- Push notifications for alerts
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The Nebula Mobile App offers a fast approach to network management, providing an easy method for device registration and an instant view of real-time network status, which is particularly suitable for small business owners with little to no IT skills. Wherever you go and at any time, you will have the control from the palm of your hand. Sign up Nebula account Installation walk through wizard for creating org & site, adding devices (QR code or manually), setting up WiFi networks Hardware installation and LED guide Enable/disable WiFi & Share it by messaging or QR code Switch and gateway ports info Site-wide monitor clients with action support Site-wide application usage analysis with action support Centralize 3-in-1 device status Site-wide and per-device usage graph Site-wide and per-device PoE consumption Check map and photo of device location Live trouble shooting tools: reboot, Locator LED, switch port power cycle, cable diagnostics, connection test Firmware upgrade schedule License overview and inventory Push notifications - Device down/up & license issue related Notification center up to 7 days’ alert history Tech support and MSP contact info The Nebula Mobile APP provides you with the necessary tools to monitor and set up your networks. For a full network administration, we recommend to use the Nebula Control Center web portal. Important: this software has been built specifically for mobile use. For tablet use, it is recommended to access Nebula website through web browser instead. Need help or any suggestion? Terms of Use: https://goo.gl/6QTh3U
TP
Configure and manage your network devices remotely. Monitor network status, manage clients, and change settings from your smartphone or tablet. Supports both standalone device management and centralized control for multiple devices.
- Configure Omada devices
- Monitor network status
- Manage clients
- Standalone mode for individual devices
- Controller mode for centralized management
- Local and cloud access
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Omada app is used for configuring and managing your Omada devices. You can change settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smart phone or tablet. STANDALONE MODE Standalone mode is designed for managing EAPs or wireless routers right away without having to spend time configuring a controller. Each device is managed separately. This mode is recommended for networks which only have a few EAPs (or wireless routers) and require only basic functions, such as home network. CONTROLLER MODE Controller mode works together with a software Omada Controller or a hardware Cloud Controller, and is suitable for managing multiple devices (including gateways, switches and EAPs) centrally. Controller mode allows you to configure and automatically synchronize unified settings to the devices in the network. Compared to Standalone Mode, more configuration options are available and supports to manage more devices in Controller mode. You can manage devices in Controller mode in two ways: via Local Access or Cloud Access. In Local Access mode, the Omada app can manage devices when the Controller and your mobile device are in the same subnet; in Cloud Access mode, the Omada app can access the Controller across the internet so you can manage your devices wherever you are. Compatibility List: The controller mode currently supports hardware cloud controllers (OC200 V1, OC300 V1), software Omada Controller v3.0.2 and above. (To experience more features support and more stable services, we recommend that you upgrade your controller to a new version). Standalone Mode currently supports the following models (with latest firmware): EAP245 (EU)/(US) V1 EAP225 (EU)/(US) V3/V2/V1 EAP115 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP110 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP225-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V1 EAP110-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V3/V1 EAP115-Wall (EU) V1 EAP225-Wall (EU) V2 ER706W (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 ER706W-4G (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 *The latest firmware is required and can be downloaded from https://www.tp-link.com/omada_compatibility_list. More devices supported by the app are coming!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against Nebula Mobile's 4.0. TP also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Nebula Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 616 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Nebula Mobile's written reviews are positive against 58% of TP's.
Nebula Mobile ships an update every 2 months, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nebula Mobile | TP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (77 ratings) | 4.6 (616 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | 58.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77 | 616 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zyxel Networks Corporation | TP-Link Systems Inc. |
Customer experience
Nebula Mobile
TP
Bugs and requests
Nebula Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TP
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes when accessing local controller
- Cannot reboot devices from the app
- Firmware update breaks cloud access
- Incompatible organization error
- Wireless client information not displayed
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- Wireless device signal strength not shown
Requested features
6 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve 2FA integration
- Increase network speed reporting limit
- More advanced configuration options
- Persistent user settings and preferences
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- Provide a 'clear all logs' function
In-app purchases
Nebula Mobile
No in-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases









