Comparison

TP vs PROFICIENT Sub Station

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

PROFICIENT Sub Station

Easily set up and control your compatible subwoofer directly from your smartphone. Adjust settings like volume, crossover, phase, and EQ remotely to optimize your audio experience without moving from your listening position.

Highlights
  • Volume Control
  • Crossover Adjustment
  • Phase Control
  • Delay Settings
  • Manual EQ
  • Auto EQ
Features
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The Proficient Substation’s configuration and control app allows you to setup and control your subwoofer right from your smartphone. No more trips back and forth between the back of the subwoofer and the listening position during setup. Setup and correcting for acoustical room anomalies are just a button press away. Compatible Models: Proficient FRS-8 Proficient FRS-10 Proficient FRS-12 Proficient FTEQ-12 Features: - Volume Control - Crossover Adjustment - Phase Control - Delay Settings - Manual EQ - Auto EQ

Screenshots

TP4 screens
PROFICIENT Sub Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 59% against PROFICIENT Sub Station's 0%. TP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 22 months). PROFICIENT Sub Station's advantage is 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

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 644 ratings behind it against 4, 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 PROFICIENT Sub Station's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, PROFICIENT Sub Station every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TP versus PROFICIENT Sub Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPPROFICIENT Sub Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (644 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings644 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Nice North America LLC

Customer experience

TP

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

PROFICIENT Sub Station

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews1 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

PROFICIENT Sub Station

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

PROFICIENT Sub Station

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PROFICIENT Sub Station free?
PROFICIENT Sub Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or PROFICIENT Sub Station?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 644 ratings, while PROFICIENT Sub Station averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do TP or PROFICIENT Sub Station have ads?
Neither TP nor PROFICIENT Sub Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or PROFICIENT Sub Station?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and PROFICIENT Sub Station every 22 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 20, 2026 and PROFICIENT Sub Station on October 1, 2026.

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