Comparison

TP vs ZSmart

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

ZSmart

Control and manage your ZKTeco smart home devices from a single app. Monitor security cameras, locks, and alarms, and automate lighting and plugs with voice commands via compatible smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote lock and unlock management
  • Real-time security camera viewing
  • See and speak to visitors via video doorbell
  • Smart alarm system control
  • Adjustable smart bulb brightness and color
  • Automated smart plug scheduling
  • Voice control with Amazon Echo/Google Nest
Features
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ZKTeco's smart home security system is an all-in-one IoT solution for the end users. Benefited from this smart and powerful system, we could enjoy a seamless experience with various smart home devices in one mobile App -- ZSmart. More importantly, when paired with a compatible Amazon Echo or Google Nest device, you can enjoy full hands-free control with voice commands. With ZSmart App, you can manage and control all the products in one App: - Smart Door Lock: Unlock and manage the lock from anywhere - Security Camera: View surveillance videos in real time - Video Doorbell: See & speak to visitors from anywhere - Alarm System: Protect the house with smart alarm system - Smart Bulb: Change the brightness or color as need - Smart Plug: Turn on or off automatically at a specific schedule - Smart Light Switch: Switch on or off anytime, anywhere

Screenshots

TP4 screens
ZSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

TP and ZSmart both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of TP's written reviews are positive against 0% of ZSmart's. TP also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (644 vs 118). ZSmart's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 644 ratings behind it against 118, 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 0% of ZSmart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, ZSmart every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TP versus ZSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPZSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (644 ratings) — better4.4 (118 ratings)
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings644 — better118
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.ZKTeco Inc.

Customer experience

TP

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

ZSmart

All ratings118 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews3 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

ZSmart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

ZSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZSmart free?
ZSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or ZSmart?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 644 ratings, while ZSmart averages 4.4 from 118 ratings.
Do TP or ZSmart have ads?
Neither TP nor ZSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or ZSmart?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and ZSmart every 8 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 17, 2026 and ZSmart on October 16, 2026.

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