# GWN vs TP

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | GWN | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwn/id1317179547/reviews) | **[4.9 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-vigi/id1509214439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **391** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 112 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grandstream Networks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951547763) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### GWN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwn/id1317179547)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-vigi/id1509214439)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*