Comparison

TP vs BroadLink

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

BroadLink

Manage all your smart home devices from one place, anywhere in the world. Control lighting, appliances, security, and more with intelligent automation and one-button scene control. Features zero-configuration setup for compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Intelligent power control
  • Lighting control
  • IR and RF remote control
  • Security and sensor integration
  • Scene creation
  • Zero configuration device setup
Features
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The new BroadLink super app lets you manage all BroadLink and compatible products in your home from anywhere in the world at any time, enjoying smart life style with intelligent power control, lighting control, IR and RF remote control, security protection, sensors, home appliances, etc. With BroadLink app, you can easily set triggers for interaction or scenes for one-button control of multiple devices. Also new FastCon technology is adopted in BroadLink app which enables you to add FastCon compatible devices without configuration process (Zero Configuration). If you have any questions, please click the "Feedback" Button in the "Help and Feedback" of the App.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
BroadLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BroadLink at free against TP's free with in-app purchases. BroadLink also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 616). TP's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 616 and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 58% and 58% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, BroadLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TP versus BroadLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPBroadLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (616 ratings) — better4.3 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings6162.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Broadlink Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

TP

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

BroadLink

All ratings2,574 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative35.3%

User reviews

TP

From 616 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

BroadLink

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Works well with Alexa
  • 💡 Consolidates multiple remotes
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 👍 Intuitive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable device pairing
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🔧 Difficult setup process
  • 🔧 Confusing user interface

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

BroadLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scenes not working as expected
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Devices going offline randomly
  • Alexa integration issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize button layouts
  • Integration with more smart home platforms
  • Improved scheduling and automation features
  • Temperature display in Fahrenheit
  • Backup and restore functionality

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

BroadLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BroadLink free?
BroadLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or BroadLink?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while BroadLink averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.
Do TP or BroadLink have ads?
Neither TP nor BroadLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or BroadLink?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and BroadLink monthly. Most recently, TP was updated on September 23, 2026 and BroadLink on September 22, 2026.

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