Comparison

TP vs RSE REMOTE

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

Head to head
About

TP

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
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Welcome to the Deco App — the perfect way to set up your mesh WiFi in minutes and control your whole network. Our simple-to-follow guide walks you through the setup process and even gives you suggestions for whole home coverage. Once connected, you’ll have instant access to check every connected device, manage your kids’ online activity, and control your home network effortlessly. All from the palm of your hand. - EASY TO SET UP AND MANAGE • Quickly set up with step-by-step instructions • Find the best spots to place additional Deco units for maximum coverage • Control your WiFi network without turning on your computer • Check your connection status and network speed at a glance • Find out who or what is connecting to your network • Instantly block unwanted devices with a tap - PROTECT YOUR WIFI • Detect potential threats and receive warnings before things get serious • Create a guest network to give friends internet access while shielding your private network • Block unauthorized access and inappropriate content • Run network performance tests - FIND FAMILY TIME WITH PARENTAL CONTROLS • Set a time restriction and pause the WiFi on kids’ devices • Control when specific devices have WiFi access • Make room for more family time with Schedules - PRIORITIZE YOUR FAVORITE DEVICES QoS lets you choose which devices always have the fastest connections. Set a schedule to assign device priority for different times of the day. - KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR NETWORK Detailed reports help you understand your home WiFi and everything connected. - CREATE YOUR SMART HOME Connect, control, and check the status of your smart cameras, plugs, and lights – all from the Deco app. Features available in Deco may vary by model and software version. Stay tuned for updates as we add new features and products to the Deco family! Privacy Policy: http://www.tp-link.com/en/privacy?app=deco#sec_a\ Term of Use: http://www.tp-link.com/en/privacy?app=deco#sec_b\ HomeShield Subscription Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/service-agreement/?app=deco Auto-Renewal Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/auto-renewal-service-agreement/?app=deco For more information about Deco, visit www.tp-link.com

About

RSE REMOTE

Control your RSE device remotely from your smartphone. Manage audio, DVD, and USB media playback, and power settings with ease. Connect via Wi-Fi or hotspot for convenient control.

Highlights
  • Remote power control
  • Audio playback management
  • DVD player operation
  • USB media playback
  • HDMI and AV-In control
  • Media streaming (option)
Features
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[Feature] The RSE remote app allows you to remotely control RSE using your smartphone. Use the RSE remote app to connect your smartphone to RSE and control various contents of USB and DVD, and control audio with ease in the front passenger seat. Functions of the RSE remote app 1.Power control of the RSE 2.Audio control of the RSE 3.DVD player control of the RSE 4.USB media player control of the RSE 5.HDMI control of the RSE 6.AV-In control of the RSE 7. Stream Media(option) control of the RSE Setup Method of the RSE remote app You can control the RSE by connecting the RSE and your mobile phone using Hotspot or Wi-Fi. 1. Turn on your phone's Hotspot. 2. After connecting the RSE with your mobile phone Hotspot, select the search function from among your mobile applications. 3. When the seat setting is displayed in the RSE (very first time), select the L / R according to the seat position and press the search button again on your mobile phone. 4. Connectable devices change to a white L / R button and the connected device is displayed in orange.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
RSE REMOTE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 92% against RSE REMOTE's 0%. TP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). RSE REMOTE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RSE REMOTE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 86K ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of RSE REMOTE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, RSE REMOTE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
TP versus RSE REMOTE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPRSE REMOTE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (86K ratings) — better1.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings86K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size497 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.MOTREX

Customer experience

TP

All ratings85,937 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews7,911 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.3%

RSE REMOTE

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

TP

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

RSE REMOTE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TP

Subscriptions8
  • Adv Parental Controls Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Security+ Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • HomeShield Pro Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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  • Adv Parental Controls Yearly1 Month trial2 variants$17.991 Year
  • Security+1 Month trial$35.991 Year
  • HomeShield Pro Yearly1 Month trial$54.991 Year
  • Total Security Package1 Year trial5 variants$129.991 Year
  • Total Security Yearly1 Year trial$159.991 Year
None

RSE REMOTE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RSE REMOTE free?
RSE REMOTE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or RSE REMOTE?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.9 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while RSE REMOTE averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.
Do TP or RSE REMOTE have ads?
Neither TP nor RSE REMOTE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or RSE REMOTE?
TP ships an update every 3 weeks, and RSE REMOTE every 5 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 17, 2026 and RSE REMOTE on October 10, 2026.

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