Comparison

Studio No1 vs TP

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

Head to head
About

Studio No1

Features
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The Studio No1 app makes booking your appointments even easier. You're just a few taps away from feeling good and looking great! With our App, you can: * Book your next appointment 24/7 * Meet our team and choose your favourite * Keep a record of your appointments * Register and manage your account And More

About

TP

Manage and control your smart home devices, including cameras, plugs, and lighting, from a single app. Enjoy remote access, real-time status updates, and automated routines for a smarter, more secure living space. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time status updates
  • Smart Actions automation
  • Voice control integration
  • Device sharing
  • Cloud video history
Features
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Set up, manage, and control Tapo home security cameras, smart plugs, smart lighting, and more – all from the Tapo app. Tapo aims to help you live a smarter, easier, and more secure life. - Control from Afar Quickly and easily connect and control all your devices from a single tap, no matter where you are! Organize your devices across Homes and Rooms with ease. Group your devices for batch control. You can also share devices to your friends or family members to control together. - Know what’s going on Get the status of your devices in real time. Understand what’s going on at home at a glance, and get instant notifications. Intelligent features in the Tapo home security cameras let you tune into the action live, record important moments, talk to your pets, and scare away intruders. *Get up to 30 days of cloud video history and enjoy AI detections with Tapo Care (subscription service) for Tapo home security cameras. - Automate your home with Smart Actions Make your Tapo devices work around your daily routine. Have your lights gently wake you up in the morning or turn off all your home devices when you leave home. Custom Smart Actions give your home that level of intelligence in a snap. - Hands-free Voice Control Use your voice to control your Tapo devices via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or your favorite smart assistant. Simple voice commands let you turn on/off devices, or adjust the brightness/temperature/color. You can even cast your security cameras to display on your TV – without opening the app. Stay tuned for updates as we add new features and products to the Tapo family! For more information about your Tapo, visit www.tapo.com Terms of Use https://www.tapo.com/app/privacy/#terms-of-use Privacy Policy https://www.tapo.com/app/privacy/#privacy-policy

Screenshots

Studio No13 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Studio No1 at none against TP's 15. TP's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). 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. TP sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Studio No1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio No1 ships an update every 14 months, TP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Studio No1 versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio No1TP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (21K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—73.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—21K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB832 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhorestTP-Link Systems Inc.

Bugs and requests

Studio No1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent camera positioning/control
  • Date/time stamp errors on recordings
  • Unreliable motion detection triggering
  • Frequent app crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete recorded footage
  • Landscape mode support on tablets
  • Customizable motion detection zones
  • Improved Alexa/Google Home integration
  • Battery-powered camera option

In-app purchases

None

Studio No1

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

TP

Subscriptions14
  • Tapo Care Basic 1 Cam/monthly$2.491 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 1 Cam/month$3.491 Month
  • Tapo Care Cloud – 1 Camera1 Month trial$3.491 Month
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  • Tapo Care Cloud – 2 Cameras1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 2 Cam/month$6.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Basic 5 Cam/month$8.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 3 Cam/month$10.491 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium (Monthly)$11.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Cloud Advanced1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Cloud Advanced AI1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 1 Cam/year$34.991 Year
  • Tapo Care Premium 2 Cam/year$69.991 Year
  • Tapo Care Premium 3 Cam/year$104.991 Year
  • Tapo Care Premium (Yearly)$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Studio No1 free?
Studio No1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Studio No1 or TP have ads?
Neither Studio No1 nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio No1 or TP?
Studio No1 ships an update every 14 months, and TP every 2 weeks. Most recently, Studio No1 was updated on October 26, 2026 and TP on November 3, 2026.

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