Comparison

TP vs eSolutions

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

eSolutions

Manage your electric car charger and recharge at home remotely. Configure, monitor, and control your entire charging experience with a personal profile and session tracking.

Highlights
  • Manage home EV charger
  • Remote charging control
  • Personal profile creation
  • Configure charger settings
  • Track charging sessions
  • Contact customer support
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Download the App to manage your charger and recharge your electric car at home. The eSolutions Charging app has been designed to remotely configure, manage, view, monitor and control your entire charging experience. Its main features allow you to: Create a personal profile Pair the charger with your smartphone and configure it according to your needs Start or stop the charging process Keep track of all your charging sessions Contact customer support

Screenshots

TP4 screens
eSolutions2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 92% against eSolutions's 33%. TP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (86K vs 3). eSolutions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). 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. eSolutions asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 86K ratings behind it against 3, 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 33% of eSolutions's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, eSolutions every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
TP versus eSolutions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPeSolutions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (86K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings86K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#127 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size497 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Free2Move eSolutions S.p.A.

Customer experience

TP

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

eSolutions

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

eSolutions

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

eSolutions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSolutions free?
eSolutions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or eSolutions?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.9 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while eSolutions averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do TP or eSolutions have ads?
Neither TP nor eSolutions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or eSolutions?
TP ships an update every 3 weeks, and eSolutions every 4 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 16, 2026 and eSolutions on September 24, 2026.

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