TP vs Remootio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Configure Omada devices
- Monitor network status
- Manage clients
- Standalone mode for individual devices
- Controller mode for centralized management
- Local and cloud access
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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!
Remootio
Transform your existing gates and garage doors into smart devices. Control and monitor them remotely using your smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Share access securely with friends and family and receive notifications about gate activity.
- Smartphone control via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
- End-to-end encrypted security
- Manage up to 20 unique keys
- Unlimited guest keys with easy sharing
- Auto-open functionality
- Gate status monitoring
- Customizable app interface
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This application is the companion app to be used with the smart home hardware product Remootio. Remootio is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled end-to-end encrypted smart remote controller, that makes your old gates and garage doors smart. With Remootio you can control and monitor your gates and garage doors using your smartphone. Thanks to Remootio's Bluetooth connectivity, you can control your gates even when WiFi is not available at your gates or when the internet service is down. You can also connect Remootio to your home WiFi and connect it from anywhere within your house. In this mode, no data goes through the internet. You can also set up internet access easily with one click in the App. For more information, please visit www.remootio.com Features: •Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi •Security: 256 bit authenticated end-to-end encryption with protection against replay attacks. •Keys: You get 20 uniquely managable keys + unlimited guest keys. •App: Modern, intuitive, and easy to use •Hardware: Easy to install, compatible with most gates and garage doors as it works with 6-25V AC or 6-36V DC and has a normally open relay output as well as 3 ports for accessories: doorbell, gate status sensor, and manual open button. •Subscription-free •Works in parallel with your old remote controller •Share keys easily with friends and family by scanning a QR code or sending a link. You can revoke keys and access rights any time. •Auto-open: Remootio can open the gates automatically as you approach them if you turn on the auto-open feature from the Remootio app. •You can check whether your gate is open or closed from the Remootio app any time. This feature is only available if the sensor is installed. •Remootio can send you notifications if a certain key holder operated the gate, it was left open, or if someone rang your doorbell •Manage as many Remootio devices with the simple app as you wish •Customize the app by selecting different background colors for different devices, and taking photos of your gates and garage doors to appear for each device. •You can enhance your Remootio with a range of accessories: - A status sensor which tells you whether your gate is closed or not - You can connect your doorbell (or any button) to Remootio to get notifications when someone rang it. - You can connect a manual open button (which you can enable or disable from the app) that opens the gate or garage door when it is pressed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against Remootio's 3.5. TP also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (644 vs 60). Remootio's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
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, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 644 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of TP's written reviews are positive against 54% of Remootio's.
TP ships an update every 10 days, Remootio every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | TP | Remootio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (644 ratings) — better | 3.5 (60 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews — better | 54.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 644 — better | 60 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | Assemblabs Ltd |
Customer experience
TP
Remootio
User reviews
TP
From 644 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Remootio
From 60 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy installation and setup process
- 🚀 Works reliably via multiple connection types (Bluetooth, WiFi, Internet)
- 💡 Convenient remote access from anywhere in the world
- 🔑 Simple key sharing with guests and family members
- 📱 Intuitive and user-friendly app interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues and random disconnections
- ⚠️ Auto-open function unreliable and triggers incorrectly
- 🔌 Slow app connection times (10-30 seconds)
- 📱 Apple Watch app largely non-functional
- 🔋 HomeKit integration problematic and inconsistent
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
Remootio
Reported bugs
20 issues- Auto-open triggers when user is far away or already home
- App fails to detect location correctly with iOS 26
- Gates/doors open and close multiple times unexpectedly
- No internet connection despite WiFi and Bluetooth working
- HomeKit connection drops randomly with 'not responding' errors
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- App works less than 50% of the time for some users
- Apple Watch app shows button but does nothing
- Sensor logic flipped after update (open/close reversed)
- Sensor status shows 'not enabled' intermittently
- App crashes when adding new device
- Notifications not working on some devices
- Widget disappeared after iOS update
- Bluetooth connection very slow to establish
- Internet control intermittently unreachable
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Recent update (v6.0) made app very slow
- Geofencing only works if app is running in background
- Sensor detection fails over WiFi but works on Internet/Bluetooth
- Voice assistant commands timeout and fail
- App requires restart to function properly
Requested features
16 requests- Apple CarPlay integration (most frequently requested)
- Independent Apple Watch app (without requiring iPhone)
- Hands-free Siri control while driving
- Open-until-time feature instead of just timed holds
- Auto-close functionality with customizable delays
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- Gate open alert notifications with time thresholds
- Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously
- iPad-specific app optimization
- Widget support (previously available, now missing)
- Ethernet hardwire option for device
- Zigbee/Z-Wave chip integration
- Better Siri Shortcut functionality
- Unique notification sounds for different events
- Time unit options (hours, not just minutes)
- Ability to disable duplicate open requests within timeframe
- Better HomeKit native integration
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
Remootio
No in-app purchases









