Comparison

Kinetic switch vs TP

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

Head to head
About

Kinetic switch

This utility app aims to enhance smart living experiences. It connects users to their smart devices for seamless control and management.

Highlights
  • Smart life integration
  • Smart living enhancement
  • Device control
  • Device management
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Kentic switch, smart life, smart living

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

Kinetic switch4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TP at every 10 days against Kinetic switch's every 7 months. TP also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 33%) and ratings volume (616 vs 3). Kinetic switch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

Kinetic switch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 616 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Kinetic switch's written reviews are positive against 58% of TP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kinetic switch ships an update every 7 months, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kinetic switch versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKinetic switchTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (616 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews58.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3616 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Ebelong Technology Co., Ltd.TP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

Kinetic switch

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral14.8%
Negative51.9%

TP

All ratings616 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative31.6%

Bugs and requests

Kinetic switch

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

Kinetic switch

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kinetic switch free?
Kinetic switch 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, Kinetic switch or TP?
Kinetic switch is rated higher. Kinetic switch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 616 ratings.
Do Kinetic switch or TP have ads?
Neither Kinetic switch nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kinetic switch or TP?
Kinetic switch ships an update every 7 months, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, Kinetic switch was updated on June 10, 2026 and TP on September 23, 2026.

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