Comparison

TP vs MTG Signet

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

MTG Signet

Features
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Signet is a pocket life-tracker for Magic: The Gathering Commander pods. Built for 2–6 player tables, it keeps every number you need in one place — life totals, commander damage, counters, dice rolls — and syncs between phones in your pod so the table phone isn't doing all the work. GAME-DAY ESSENTIALS • Life totals with rapid press for ±1 and hold for ±5 • Commander damage tracker with focal-player view (tap to swap) • Counters: poison, energy, experience, storm, commander tax — all in one drawer • Dice roller: d4 through d100, with crit/fumble visuals • Random first-player picker • End-of-game review with rematch, save-copy, or back-to-lobby DECK LIBRARY • Paste in a deck list (plain text), Signet validates every card via Scryfall • Per-deck version history — never lose an older build • Commander · 100 Singleton · Pauper · Brawl format support • Offline-tolerant: a local card cache keeps lookups working in spotty venues POD LIFECYCLE • Host a pod, share a join code or QR • Realtime lobby — see who's joined and what deck they're bringing • Once everyone's ready, the host's phone runs the game (host-local, no juddery sync mid-play) HISTORY • Every game saves to your history with winners, turn counts, final life totals • Per-player stats: wins, average turns, most-used decks • Multi-select delete · per-user clear · attribution by display name PRIVACY-FIRST • Passwordless email sign-in — no passwords • No analytics, no ads, no third-party tracking SDKs of any kind • Delete your account at any time from inside the app • Full privacy policy at mtgsignet.app/privacy Signet is an independent fan-made tool. Magic: The Gathering and Commander are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Signet is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast or Hasbro.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
MTG Signet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTG Signet at none against TP's 15. TP's advantage is ratings volume (87K vs 1) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, rating and ads 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. MTG Signet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TP against 5.0 for MTG Signet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 87K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TP versus MTG Signet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPMTG Signet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (87K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings87K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size498 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.BRADLEY BROWN

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

MTG Signet

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

MTG Signet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTG Signet free?
MTG Signet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or MTG Signet?
MTG Signet is rated higher. TP averages 4.9 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while MTG Signet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TP or MTG Signet have ads?
Neither TP nor MTG Signet shows ads.

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