Comparison

SBS TV Control System vs TP

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

Head to head
About

SBS TV Control System

Control your SBS TV Control System remotely from your iOS device. Manage TV routing, audio, power, and other console features.

Highlights
  • Remote TV routing
  • Audio control
  • Power management
  • Console feature replication
Features
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This application allows you to control your SBS TV Control System from your iOS device. You will be able to route TVs, Control Audio, Power, and many other features just like you can on the console of the SBS TV Control System.

About

TP

Configure and manage your network devices remotely. Monitor network status, manage clients, and change settings from your smartphone or tablet. Supports both standalone device management and centralized control for multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Configure Omada devices
  • Monitor network status
  • Manage clients
  • Standalone mode for individual devices
  • Controller mode for centralized management
  • Local and cloud access
Features
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Omada app is used for configuring and managing your Omada devices. You can change settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smart phone or tablet. STANDALONE MODE Standalone mode is designed for managing EAPs or wireless routers right away without having to spend time configuring a controller. Each device is managed separately. This mode is recommended for networks which only have a few EAPs (or wireless routers) and require only basic functions, such as home network. CONTROLLER MODE Controller mode works together with a software Omada Controller or a hardware Cloud Controller, and is suitable for managing multiple devices (including gateways, switches and EAPs) centrally. Controller mode allows you to configure and automatically synchronize unified settings to the devices in the network. Compared to Standalone Mode, more configuration options are available and supports to manage more devices in Controller mode. You can manage devices in Controller mode in two ways: via Local Access or Cloud Access. In Local Access mode, the Omada app can manage devices when the Controller and your mobile device are in the same subnet; in Cloud Access mode, the Omada app can access the Controller across the internet so you can manage your devices wherever you are. Compatibility List: The controller mode currently supports hardware cloud controllers (OC200 V1, OC300 V1), software Omada Controller v3.0.2 and above. (To experience more features support and more stable services, we recommend that you upgrade your controller to a new version). Standalone Mode currently supports the following models (with latest firmware): EAP245 (EU)/(US) V1 EAP225 (EU)/(US) V3/V2/V1 EAP115 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP110 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP225-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V1 EAP110-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V3/V1 EAP115-Wall (EU) V1 EAP225-Wall (EU) V2 ER706W (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 ER706W-4G (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 *The latest firmware is required and can be downloaded from https://www.tp-link.com/omada_compatibility_list. More devices supported by the app are coming!

Screenshots

SBS TV Control System1 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against SBS TV Control System's 2.3. TP also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (659 vs 3). SBS TV Control System's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 659 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBS TV Control System ships an update every 9 months, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SBS TV Control System versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBS TV Control SystemTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.6 (659 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—58.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3659 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BlazekTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

SBS TV Control System

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

TP

All ratings644 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative31.0%

Bugs and requests

SBS TV Control System

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TP

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes when accessing local controller
  • Cannot reboot devices from the app
  • Firmware update breaks cloud access
  • Incompatible organization error
  • Wireless client information not displayed
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  • Wireless device signal strength not shown

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve 2FA integration
  • Increase network speed reporting limit
  • More advanced configuration options
  • Persistent user settings and preferences
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  • Provide a 'clear all logs' function

In-app purchases

None

SBS TV Control System

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SBS TV Control System free?
SBS TV Control System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SBS TV Control System or TP?
TP is rated higher. SBS TV Control System averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 659 ratings.
Do SBS TV Control System or TP have ads?
Neither SBS TV Control System nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SBS TV Control System or TP?
SBS TV Control System ships an update every 9 months, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, SBS TV Control System was updated on October 24, 2026 and TP on October 25, 2026.

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