Comparison

HomeSafe View vs TP

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

Head to head
About

HomeSafe View

Monitor your Swann CCTV system live from your iPhone or iPad. View up to 16 cameras simultaneously, play back recordings, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Capture video and still images directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel live viewing (up to 16 cameras)
  • Playback stored DVR recordings
  • Change DVR/NVR settings
  • Capture live video
  • Capture still images
  • Remote PTZ camera control
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HomeSafe View: Live Swann CCTV viewing on your iPhone and iPad HomeSafe View supports the following features: Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on iPads) Play back stored recordings from your DVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Change settings on your DVR or NVR in app Capture video from your camera live view to your iPhone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your iPhone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Current model handsets and iPads are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing more than 8 cameras at once. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann DVR via 4G/5G or WiFi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com

About

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.

Highlights
  • Configure Omada devices
  • Monitor network status
  • Manage clients
  • Standalone mode for individual devices
  • Controller mode for centralized management
  • Local and cloud access
Features
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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!

Screenshots

HomeSafe View4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 59% against HomeSafe View's 11%. TP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). HomeSafe View's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 659 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of HomeSafe View's written reviews are positive against 59% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HomeSafe View versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeSafe ViewTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (659 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.3% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better659
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwann Communications Pty LtdTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

HomeSafe View

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive35.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative56.8%
Written reviews591 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative77.8%

TP

All ratings644 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative31.0%

User reviews

HomeSafe View

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast live view
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🔒 Reliable security system
  • 💡 Helpful technical support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
  • 🐛 Playback issues and missing features
  • 👎 Unintuitive and outdated user interface

TP

From 659 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote management
  • 🚀 Fast and simple setup
  • 👍 Powerful network management features
  • 🚀 Seamless configuration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒 Lacks 2FA support
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to web interface
  • 👎 Slow performance and UI
  • 🐛 Unreliable device discovery

Bugs and requests

HomeSafe View

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inability to delete recorded videos
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve video playback controls
  • Allow remote camera settings adjustments
  • Integrate with smart home platforms

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

None

HomeSafe View

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeSafe View free?
HomeSafe View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomeSafe View or TP?
TP is rated higher. HomeSafe View averages 2.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 659 ratings.
Do HomeSafe View or TP have ads?
Neither HomeSafe View nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeSafe View or TP?
HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, HomeSafe View was updated on October 24, 2026 and TP on October 25, 2026.

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