TP vs NGTeco Time
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!
NGTeco Time
Manage employee timekeeping effortlessly with this app. Connect wirelessly to your time clock to set punch rules, manage employee data, and view attendance records. Generate and email time card reports directly from your device.
- Wireless time clock connection
- Setup clock punch rules
- Add/update employee data
- View attendance records
- Email time card reports
- Add missing punches
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Managing time with your NGTeco time clock is easier using the NGTeco Time App! Connect the NGTeco Time App to a local Wi-Fi that is shared with the timeclock (no software required). Securely connect the app to the clock by scanning the QR code from the Admin Menu. Using the app, admin users can: 1. Setup clock punch rules and configure clock options. 2. Add/update the employee data and push the data to the time clock. 3. View attendance records retrieved from the time clock. 4. Pull time card from the clock and email the report to admin user account. 5. Add employee missing punches and push to the clock for time card calculation. To ensure data security on the App, the following protection measures are provided: 1. Admin user can set the passcode from time clock admin menu, and the passcode is required to connect the App to the device. 2. NGTeco Time App does not store any data locally in the mobile phone, the new added or updated data is pushed directly to the time clock. Support and service: NGTeco Time App offers free unlimited phone, email and ticket support to all of our customers. Have a question? We're always happy to help Website: www.ngteco.com Phone: 770.800.2321 Email: ngtime@ngteco.com NGTeco
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against NGTeco Time's 2.4. TP also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). NGTeco Time's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 644 ratings behind it against 126, 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 34% of NGTeco Time's.
TP ships an update every 10 days, NGTeco Time every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | NGTeco Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (644 ratings) — better | 2.4 (126 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews — better | 33.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 644 — better | 126 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | NGTECO CO., LIMITED |
Customer experience
TP
NGTeco Time
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
NGTeco Time
From 126 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great customer service
- 🤝 Patient and helpful support staff
- 👍 Easy setup (for some)
- ✅ Clock works well manually
Room to improve
- ❌ Connection issues
- ❌ App instability and crashes
- ❌ Reports not sending/updating correctly
- ❌ Limited remote access (same Wi-Fi required)
- ❌ Basic functionality
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
NGTeco Time
Reported bugs
34 issues- App won't connect to machine
- App turns to wrong language
- Cannot connect to app (not on same network)
- Connection always fails, requires reinstallation
- App has serious connection issues
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- Fallas y omisiones en reportes
- Asistencias no se actualizan con la aplicación
- App asks to connect to device every time
- App stuck on updating
- App crashes when trying to edit a punch
- Cannot delete punches
- App crashes when trying to view past dates
- User list incomplete
- App closes when clicking on calendar
- Email report failed after iOS update
- App crashes when trying to add or edit punch
- Edit punch feature not working/deleted
- Communication error when editing punch
- Cannot see report on phone until shared
- Reports don't align correctly with dates
- Dates moved on downloaded reports
- Email/share reports don't work half the time
- App crashes when trying to edit time punch
- User list doesn't load past employee 1
- App crashes when trying to add or edit punch
- App closes on itself when clicking on Time
- Edit punch function crashes app
- Edit time punch option does not work
- App says communication error when editing punch
- App won't send email report
- App doesn't work outside Wi-Fi
- App sporadically emails reports
- App moves all data on report up by one day
- App crashes when trying to edit or add punch
Requested features
10 requests- Edit and delete feature for duplicate punch ins
- Add a delete/trash option
- Full device control from app
- Ability to delete a specific clock in or out
- Automated email sent when pay period ends
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- Remote access to attendance reports
- Monetize remote access feature
- Support in Spanish
- Improve interface
- Add dark mode
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
NGTeco Time
No in-app purchases
