Comparison

GWN vs TP

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

Head to head
About

GWN

Remotely monitor and manage your network devices from anywhere. Configure settings, track device status, and receive alerts for any issues. Easily add new devices using your phone's camera.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Network status monitoring
  • Alert notifications
  • Device addition via camera scan
  • Debug tools
  • Network configuration
Features
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GWN App Features 1. Manage the network-based devices, anytime, anywhere 2. Monitor network/device/client status in different time periods 3. Notify alert information once alert event occurs 4. Add device to the network via phone camera scanning or manually fill in device MAC and its corresponding password 5. Monitor device details including usage and other information 6. Support debug tools for problem-tracking 7. Configure your network as well as devices according to your needs Full Description Manage the network-based devices at anytime from anywhere using iOS phone with the GWN app. This free app links seamlessly with devices registered in GWN.Cloud or GWN Manager, and allows users to conveniently monitor and manage the network established by GWN devices. The GWN app extends web features to iOS phone to allow you to manage the network and be productive while on-the-go: monitor network/device/client status in different time periods, notify alert information once alert event occurs, add device to the network via phone camera scanning or manually fill in device MAC and its corresponding password, monitor device details including usage and other information, support debug tools for problem-tracking, configure your network as well as devices according to your needs, and much more. There is no purchase necessary to manage the network-based devices with the GWN app.

About

TP

Monitor and manage your business security cameras remotely. View live feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant alerts for motion detection. Easy setup guides you through connecting your devices for continuous protection.

Highlights
  • Remote camera feed access
  • Live view and video playback
  • Step-by-step installation guidance
  • Smart motion detection alerts
  • Activity zone and obstruction alerts
Features
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VIGI is specially developed for VIGI IP cameras and NVRs that are dedicated to protecting the business you’ve worked hard to build. It allows you to easily add, configure, monitor, and control your connected devices. Simply create an account and add IP cameras to it to enjoy the real-time video—whenever, wherever. Moreover, it also allows you to play back videos at any time. Cooperating with TP-Link VIGI cloud service, VIGI is able to send you instant notifications when motion is detected. Key Features • Check your camera feed—anytime, anywhere. • Watch live-view videos and play them back instantly. • Step-by-step installation guidance makes setup remarkably easy. • Smart detection (motion detection/boundary alerts/activity zones/obstruction alerts) and instant notifications ensure your business is safe and secure.

Screenshots

GWN4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.9 against GWN's 3.8. TP also leads on ratings volume (391 vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). GWN's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 391 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of GWN's written reviews are positive against 64% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GWN ships an update every 3 months, TP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GWN versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGWNTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.9 (391 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4391 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrandstream Networks, Inc.TP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

GWN

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

TP

All ratings386 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews403 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative25.3%

In-app purchases

None

GWN

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GWN free?
GWN 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, GWN or TP?
TP is rated higher. GWN averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TP averages 4.9 from 391 ratings.
Do GWN or TP have ads?
Neither GWN nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GWN or TP?
GWN ships an update every 3 months, and TP monthly. Most recently, GWN was updated on October 24, 2026 and TP on October 29, 2026.

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