Comparison

TP vs SUNMI Assistant

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

SUNMI Assistant

Manage smart hardware equipment for retail stores remotely. Monitor device status, network, and terminals from anywhere. Optimize network performance for core business operations.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Intelligent router management
  • Network speed monitoring
  • Real-time terminal management
  • Client management for retail
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SUNMI Assistant is a mobile App used for client management, which is officially provided by SUNMI for retail merchants. Through SUNMI Assistant, merchants can easily manage smart hardware equipment to achieve store management purpose. SUNMI Assistant is capable of managing multiple devices under the same LAN as well as remotely. Therefore, you can check the status of the device in your store anytime, anywhere. a. Remote Management Check the device status in your store anytime, anywhere b. Intelligent Router Clear about network status and router management c. Network Speed Distribution Ensure the normal operation of the core business in network congestion d. Terminal Management Check and manage mobile terminals accessed in real time

Screenshots

TP4 screens
SUNMI Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 59% against SUNMI Assistant's 0%. TP also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (644 vs 1). SUNMI Assistant's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

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

SUNMI Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 644 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of TP's written reviews are positive against 0% of SUNMI Assistant's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, SUNMI Assistant every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TP versus SUNMI Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPSUNMI Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (644 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings644 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.上海商米科技有限公司

Customer experience

TP

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

SUNMI Assistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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

SUNMI Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

SUNMI Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SUNMI Assistant free?
SUNMI Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or SUNMI Assistant?
SUNMI Assistant is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 644 ratings, while SUNMI Assistant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TP or SUNMI Assistant have ads?
Neither TP nor SUNMI Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or SUNMI Assistant?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and SUNMI Assistant every 3 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 20, 2026 and SUNMI Assistant on October 6, 2026.

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