Comparison

TP vs GV

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

GV

Stream live video from your iOS device's camera directly to GeoVision video management systems. A free trial with a watermark is available before purchase.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Connects to GeoVision VMS
  • GV-Relay integration
  • Free trial with watermark
  • Supports iOS devices
Features
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The GV-Live Streaming V1.0 for iOS is a paid mobile app that allows the camera of your iOS mobile device to connect and stream live video to GeoVision video management systems via GV-Relay. Before purchasing, users may try out the full functions of GV-Live Streaming with a watermark imprinted throughout. * Supported GV-Software: GV-VMS 18.1 or later

Screenshots

TP4 screens
GV2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 59% against GV's 0%. TP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). GV's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. GV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, GV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TP versus GV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPGV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (659 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings659 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.GeoVision inc

Customer experience

TP

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

GV

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

GV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GV

One-time2
  • 5 GB Relay Quota$1.99
  • Unlock Trial$49.99

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GV free?
GV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TP or GV have ads?
Neither TP nor GV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or GV?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and GV every 2 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 25, 2026 and GV on October 6, 2026.

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