# TP vs Connect IQ™ Store

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 92% against Connect IQ™ Store's 51%. TP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (87K vs 8.6K). Connect IQ™ Store's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TP sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Connect IQ™ Store asks for nothing beyond the download.

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 87K ratings behind it against 8.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of TP's written reviews are positive against 51% of Connect IQ™ Store's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Connect IQ™ Store |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-deco/id1186159417/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-iq-store/id1317652970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 8.6K |
| Positive reviews | **92.4% of reviews** | 50.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #130 | **#95** |
| Size | 498 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-deco/id1186159417)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Utilities, #142 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily set up and manage your mesh WiFi system with step-by-step guidance for optimal home coverage. Control connected devices, manage online activity, and enhance your network security from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Easy setup with step-by-step instructions, Optimal placement suggestions for mesh units, Device connection management, Parental controls and content blocking, Guest network creation, Network performance testing, Smart home device integration

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adv Parental Controls Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Security+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| HomeShield Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Adv Parental Controls Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Security+ | $35.99 | per year |
| HomeShield Pro Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| Total Security Package | $129.99 | per year |
| Total Security Yearly | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🚀 Excellent coverage
- 🚀 Reliable connection
- 👍 Intuitive app
- 👍 Useful features (parental controls, guest network, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues (devices disconnecting, app not finding network)
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance (slow, crashes, bugs)
- 🔒 Security concerns (lack of password protection, device authentication)
- 💡 Limited customization options (channel selection, device prioritization)

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently fails to find or connect to network
- Devices not showing up correctly in app
- Inconsistent performance after firmware updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually select Wi-Fi channels
- Option to force device connection to specific frequency band
- Scheduled reboots and automatic firmware updates
- More detailed network analytics and diagnostics
- Improved parental controls with content-based time limits


### Connect IQ™ Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-iq-store/id1317652970)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Discover and download free apps, music streaming services, widgets, data fields, and custom watch faces to enhance your compatible smart devices. Manage all your downloaded content directly within the store.

**Highlights:** Download free apps, Music streaming integration, Personalize with widgets, Custom data fields, Custom watch faces, Manage downloads

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracks calories, stress, sleep score
- 👍 Revolutionized knowledge of daily health
- 👍 Reduced migraine frequency
- 👍 Improved sleep quality
- 👍 Awesome watch faces and apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with watch
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Difficult to uninstall watch faces and apps
- 🐛 Slow downloads and syncing
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Watch faces not installing properly
- Syncing and download problems
- Crashing and freezing on launch
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Smoother integration with MyFitnessPal
- Ability to save progress pics with weigh-ins
- Filter by device compatibility in app store
- Separate free and paid watch face sections
- Ability to remove unwanted watch faces/apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is Connect IQ™ Store free?

Connect IQ™ Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TP or Connect IQ™ Store?

TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.9 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Connect IQ™ Store averages 4.6 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do TP or Connect IQ™ Store have ads?

Neither TP nor Connect IQ™ Store shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Connect IQ™ Store?

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, and Connect IQ™ Store every 3 weeks. Most recently, TP was updated on October 29, 2026 and Connect IQ™ Store on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TP or Connect IQ™ Store?

TP currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and Connect IQ™ Store at #95. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*