Comparison

MikroTik vs TP

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

Head to head
About

MikroTik

Configure and manage MikroTik routers and access points remotely. This tool provides access to essential network features like routing, firewall, and bandwidth management directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • RouterOS configuration
  • Network management
  • Firewall settings
  • Bandwidth control
  • Wireless AP setup
  • Hotspot gateway management
Features
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MikroTik RouterOS is the operating system of RouterBOARD and CCR devices. RouterOS provides all the core features for your network - routing, firewall, bandwidth management, wireless access point, backhaul link, hotspot gateway and more. Use the MikroTik smartphone app to configure your router in the field, or to apply the most basic initial settings for your MikroTik home access point. Requirements: RouterOS v6 or newer. Discussion forum: https://forum.mikrotik.com

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

MikroTik4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against MikroTik's 3.9. TP also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 46%). MikroTik's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 666 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of MikroTik's written reviews are positive against 59% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MikroTik ships an update every 2 months, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MikroTik versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMikroTikTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (281 ratings)4.6 (666 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281666 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB154 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMikrotikls SIATP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

MikroTik

All ratings268 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral14.2%
Negative40.1%

TP

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

User reviews

MikroTik

From 281 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fully functional
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 👍 Comprehensive features
  • 👍 Handy for on-the-go management
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection
  • 🐛 Unstable after updates
  • 🐛 Inability to configure certain settings

TP

From 666 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote management
  • 🚀 Fast and simple setup
  • 👍 Powerful network management features
  • 🚀 Seamless configuration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒 Lacks 2FA support
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to web interface
  • 👎 Slow performance and UI
  • 🐛 Unreliable device discovery

Bugs and requests

MikroTik

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Connection issues and 'connection refused' errors
  • Inability to login or access certain settings
  • Crashes when trying to view specific menus or data
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Incorrect display of information (e.g. DHCP leases, interface traffic)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RoMON and terminal access
  • Improve navigation and search functionality
  • Provide more customization options
  • Optimize for tablet/iPad use
  • Add support for more languages (e.g. Spanish, Russian)

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

MikroTik

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MikroTik free?
MikroTik 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, MikroTik or TP?
TP is rated higher. MikroTik averages 3.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 666 ratings.
Do MikroTik or TP have ads?
Neither MikroTik nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MikroTik or TP?
MikroTik ships an update every 2 months, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, MikroTik was updated on October 22, 2026 and TP on October 29, 2026.

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