Comparison

TP vs SmartBlindsEU

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

SmartBlindsEU

Control your home's smart blinds directly from your smartphone. This app enables two-way Bluetooth communication for precise control and monitoring of blind positions and battery levels. Automate your blinds with timers and group controls without needing a separate power station.

Highlights
  • Two-way Bluetooth communication
  • Check blind position
  • Monitor battery charging
  • Control multiple blinds
  • Group automation
  • Set multiple timers
Features
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The Smart Blinds application is used for two-way communication with the Smart Blinds device. Control the blinds at home with your smartphone. You do not need a separate power station, as in other Smart Home solutions. Bilateral Bluetooth 4.2 communication between Smart Blinds and telephone -Checking the position of the roller in the application -Control of battery charging in the application -Operation multiple reels simultaneously Automation with roller groups -Possibility to set multiple timers for each reel The application uses a secure, double-encrypted ECC connection. To control the blinds you need a Smart Blinds device, to buy on smartblinds.pl

Screenshots

TP4 screens
SmartBlindsEU2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 59% against SmartBlindsEU's 0%. TP also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). SmartBlindsEU's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, SmartBlindsEU every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TP versus SmartBlindsEU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPSmartBlindsEU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (644 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings644 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 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 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.BAMAR POL SP Z O O

Customer experience

TP

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

SmartBlindsEU

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

SmartBlindsEU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

SmartBlindsEU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartBlindsEU free?
SmartBlindsEU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TP or SmartBlindsEU have ads?
Neither TP nor SmartBlindsEU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or SmartBlindsEU?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and SmartBlindsEU every 6 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 19, 2026 and SmartBlindsEU on October 10, 2026.

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