Comparison

SmartHome (MSmartHome) vs TP

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

Head to head
About

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

Control and monitor smart home appliances from various brands remotely and with voice commands. Receive important notifications and set up helpful automations to simplify daily tasks. Customize your device controls for quick access.

Highlights
  • Remote app control
  • Voice control integration
  • Appliance status monitoring
  • Helpful automations
  • Customizable device cards
  • Timely notifications
Features
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==The Red Dot Award 2023 Winner== SmartHome allows you to connect, monitor, and control smart appliances from Midea, Pelonis, Comfee, Master Kitchen, Artic King, and MDV. SmartHome replaces the MSmartHome and Midea Air apps, providing a brand-new look and improved experience. KEY FEATURES: REMOTE APP CONTROL: Easily control your smart appliance anytime, from anywhere using your smart phone. For example, cool down your room before you arrive home. VOICE CONTROL: Enjoy hands-free control of select appliances with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. NOTIFICATIONS: Never miss an important update or alert from your smart appliances. Receive timely notifications to alert you that the fridge door is open, or your oven has finished cooking dinner. APPLIANCE STATUS: Monitor your smart appliances anytime, from anywhere. Check how much time is left on your laundry cycle or when your dishwasher will have the silverware ready for dinner. HELPFUL AUTOMATIONS: Make everyday life a little easier. Enable your air conditioner to automatically turn on when it is hot outside. Set a schedule for your dehumidifier to turn off at bedtime. CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE CARDS: Quick access to your most used devices and controls from the app home page. SmartHome supports home appliances including air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, fans, ovens, washers & dryers, dishwashers, and more. Access Permissions: The following access permissions are required for the SmartHome (formerly MSmartHome) app to provide necessary services. If you do not allow them, you can still use the app except for the related services. - Bluetooth: Find and connect to nearby devices via Bluetooth or BLE. - Location: Detect home WLAN network information to add device. Check your location to automate actions when location changes. Search for local weather information in "Scene" function. - Camera: Scan QR codes to add device. Upload photo to report a repair or feedback. - Album: Scan saved QR codes. Edit your profile photo. Upload a photo to report a repair or feedback. ※The availability of products and services may vary depending on the models you own or the region/country you reside in.

About

TP

Manage and control your smart home devices, including cameras, plugs, and lights, from a single app. Enjoy remote access, real-time status updates, and intelligent automation features for a smarter, more secure living space.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time status updates
  • Smart Actions automation
  • Voice control integration
  • Cloud video history
  • Device sharing
Features
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Set up, manage, and control Tapo home security cameras, smart plugs, smart lighting, and more – all from the Tapo app. Tapo aims to help you live a smarter, easier, and more secure life. - Control from Afar Quickly and easily connect and control all your devices from a single tap, no matter where you are! Organize your devices across Homes and Rooms with ease. Group your devices for batch control. You can also share devices to your friends or family members to control together. - Know what’s going on Get the status of your devices in real time. Understand what’s going on at home at a glance, and get instant notifications. Intelligent features in the Tapo home security cameras let you tune into the action live, record important moments, talk to your pets, and scare away intruders. *Get up to 30 days of cloud video history and enjoy AI detections with Tapo Care (subscription service) for Tapo home security cameras. - Automate your home with Smart Actions Make your Tapo devices work around your daily routine. Have your lights gently wake you up in the morning or turn off all your home devices when you leave home. Custom Smart Actions give your home that level of intelligence in a snap. - Hands-free Voice Control Use your voice to control your Tapo devices via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or your favorite smart assistant. Simple voice commands let you turn on/off devices, or adjust the brightness/temperature/color. You can even cast your security cameras to display on your TV – without opening the app. Stay tuned for updates as we add new features and products to the Tapo family! For more information about your Tapo, visit www.tapo.com Terms of Use https://www.tapo.com/app/privacy/#terms-of-use Privacy Policy https://www.tapo.com/app/privacy/#privacy-policy

Screenshots

SmartHome (MSmartHome)4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at none against TP's 15. TP's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. SmartHome (MSmartHome) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SmartHome (MSmartHome) against 4.8 for TP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of SmartHome (MSmartHome)'s written reviews are positive against 73% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, TP every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SmartHome (MSmartHome) versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHome (MSmartHome)TP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21K ratings)4.8 (21K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K21K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB832 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd.TP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

All ratings20,021 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews2,408 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative24.4%

TP

All ratings21,183 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews5,249 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Helpful scheduling features
  • 🚀 Straightforward setup
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 Unreliable app

TP

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup and use
  • 👍 Clear and responsive app
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 💡 Customizable settings and modes
  • 🔍 Excellent video and audio quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Limited user sharing/access controls
  • 🔋 Frequent notifications/timeout prompts
  • 💻 Compatibility issues on some devices
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality

Bugs and requests

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Frequent disconnections from devices
  • Inability to control devices remotely
  • Scheduled tasks not working as expected
  • Inaccurate device status reporting
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  • Mapping features not functioning properly
  • Alexa integration not working reliably

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add energy usage/consumption tracking
  • Improve Alexa integration
  • Add option to disable beeping sounds
  • Allow multiple users to access the same account
  • Provide more detailed usage data and analytics
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  • Improve scheduling and timer functionality
  • Add support for 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Improve map editing and virtual barrier features
  • Provide more customization options

TP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent camera positioning/control
  • Date/time stamp errors on recordings
  • Unreliable motion detection triggering
  • Frequent app crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete recorded footage
  • Landscape mode support on tablets
  • Customizable motion detection zones
  • Improved Alexa/Google Home integration
  • Battery-powered camera option

In-app purchases

None

SmartHome (MSmartHome)

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

TP

Subscriptions14
  • Tapo Care Basic 1 Cam/monthly$2.491 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 1 Cam/month$3.491 Month
  • Tapo Care Cloud – 1 Camera1 Month trial$3.491 Month
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  • Tapo Care Cloud – 2 Cameras1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 2 Cam/month$6.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Basic 5 Cam/month$8.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 3 Cam/month$10.491 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium (Monthly)$11.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Cloud Advanced1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Cloud Advanced AI1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 1 Cam/year$34.991 Year
  • Tapo Care Premium 2 Cam/year$69.991 Year
  • Tapo Care Premium 3 Cam/year$104.991 Year
  • Tapo Care Premium (Yearly)$119.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartHome (MSmartHome) free?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or TP?
TP is rated higher. SmartHome (MSmartHome) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while TP averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.
Do SmartHome (MSmartHome) or TP have ads?
Neither SmartHome (MSmartHome) nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartHome (MSmartHome) or TP?
SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, and TP every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartHome (MSmartHome) was updated on October 31, 2026 and TP on October 31, 2026.

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