Comparison

TP vs Tidal Watch

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

Tidal Watch

This utility app provides a visual representation of coastal tide predictions. It allows users to set local high and low tide times, displaying predictions with a unique tide arrow clock hand. It's designed for anyone who needs to easily track coastal tide states at a glance.

Highlights
  • Visual tide prediction display
  • Set local high/low tide times
  • Tide arrow clock hand
  • Digital and analog tide times
  • Easy to read at a glance
  • Works anywhere with 6-hour tide cycles
Features
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Tidal Watch is a clock specifically designed to keep track of the coastal tides at a designated geographic coastal location, offering a simple and reliable way to keep track of local tides. Set the high or low tide time based upon your location, and Tidal Watch will continuously display tide predictions indicated by the tide arrow clock hand. Clearly tells the time of day and shows the hours to high and low tides as well as the digital and analog times of the High and Low tides. Perfect for swimmers, beachcombers, fishermen, mariners, surfers, boat owners, seaside property owners, or anyone who enjoys tracking the costal tides, it offers at a glance a simple and reliable way to grasp the states of the local tides. Much easier to read than tide tables or charts, Tidal Watch is easy to use; simply set Tidal Watch to align with your local beach's high and low tide times and you’ll always know the tide states with a simple glance. Track the tide where you actually are, not the nearest tide station. Forecasting tides on the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, Tidal Watch works anywhere where the tides change every 6 hours and 12.5 minutes.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
Tidal Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against Tidal Watch's 2.8. TP also leads on ratings volume (661 vs 5) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). Tidal Watch's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 661 ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of Tidal Watch's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TP versus Tidal Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPTidal Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (661 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings661 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Neumeric Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

TP

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

Tidal Watch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

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

Tidal Watch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

Tidal Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tidal Watch free?
Tidal Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or Tidal Watch?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 661 ratings, while Tidal Watch averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do TP or Tidal Watch have ads?
Neither TP nor Tidal Watch shows ads.

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