# TP vs ZSmart

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.

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 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | ZSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (644 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews)** | [4.4 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zsmart/id1484043889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **644** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [ZKTeco Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955313767) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote management
- 🚀 Fast and simple setup
- 👍 Powerful network management features
- 🚀 Seamless configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Lacks 2FA support
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 👎 Slow performance and UI
- 🐛 Unreliable device discovery

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve 2FA integration
- Increase network speed reporting limit
- More advanced configuration options
- Persistent user settings and preferences


### ZSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zsmart/id1484043889)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*