# TP vs RoE Handbook

The clearest difference is ads: TP at none against RoE Handbook's shown. TP also leads on ratings volume (87K vs 4) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TP sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RoE Handbook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TP against 5.0 for RoE Handbook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 87K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of TP's written reviews are positive against 100% of RoE Handbook's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | RoE Handbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-deco/id1186159417/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roe-handbook/id1595362409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 497 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Luan Albineli Pinto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595362411) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

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

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Utilities, #140 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


### RoE Handbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roe-handbook/id1595362409)

This app helps players optimize their gameplay by providing hero combo strategies, timely alerts for in-game challenges, and detailed building upgrade requirements. It also tracks research medals to aid in strategic planning for castle progression.

**Highlights:** Hero combo discovery, Hourly challenge alerts, Building upgrade requirements, Research medal tracking, Castle progression planning

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| T7 member | $0.99 | per month |
| T8 member | $4.49 | per month |
| T9 member | $14.99 | per month |
| T10 | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is RoE Handbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TP or RoE Handbook?

RoE Handbook is rated higher. TP averages 4.9 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while RoE Handbook averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TP or RoE Handbook have ads?

RoE Handbook shows ads; TP does not.

### Which is updated more often, TP or RoE Handbook?

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, and RoE Handbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, TP was updated on October 25, 2026 and RoE Handbook on October 24, 2026.

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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.*