Comparison

TP vs Contera Mobile

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

Head to head
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!

About

Contera Mobile

Access and manage HD video from your surveillance system remotely. View live and recorded footage, control cameras, and receive event notifications. Streamline system management and share video clips with ease.

Highlights
  • HD video streaming
  • Remote camera control
  • Event search and notifications
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Video clip export and sharing
  • 2-way audio
  • Digital zoom
Features
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Access HD video from your Arecont Vision Contera Server software with the new Contera Mobile app from Arecont Vision, powered by Contera Web Services. ConteraWS and Web Connect automatically eliminate the need to load recorders and connection settings. Now you can manage permissions for hundreds of users with ease, streamline the process of accessing recorders and settings, and use new tools to reduce the overhead of managing your video system. For more information about Web Connect and ConteraWS, visit the Arecont Vision Costar website: http://www.arecontvision.com FEATURES: • Web Connect automatically loads all recorder connection settings • Display video from multiple camera views • Rotate your device to view video in landscape mode • Swipe across the screen to switch between cameras • Search video by time and date • Digital Zoom for Live and Search • Load recorders manually for direct connection • Specialized search for events • 2-way audio • Listen to recorded audio • Push Notifications • Multi-factor authentication • Export video clips to the cloud and share them with other users • Remotely activate relays • 360° view in live and recorded video with interactive PTZ control and zoom It is strongly recommended this app be used on a secure Wi-Fi network. Streaming high definition video over cellular networks can consume large amounts of data and deplete battery life.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
Contera Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contera Mobile at 100% against TP's 58%. Contera Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). TP's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (616 vs 14). 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

Contera Mobile 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 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of TP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Contera Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, Contera Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TP versus Contera Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPContera Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (616 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings616 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Costar Video Systems LLC

Customer experience

TP

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

Contera Mobile

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Contera Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

Contera Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contera Mobile free?
Contera Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or Contera Mobile?
Contera Mobile is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while Contera Mobile averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do TP or Contera Mobile have ads?
Neither TP nor Contera Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or Contera Mobile?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and Contera Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 1, 2026 and Contera Mobile on September 8, 2026.

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