Comparison

TP vs UniFi Connect

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. Offers standalone mode for simple home networks and controller mode for centralized management of multiple devices via local or cloud access.

Highlights
  • Configure Omada devices
  • Monitor network status
  • Manage network clients
  • Standalone mode for single 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

UniFi Connect

Manage and automate your organization's IT infrastructure, from lighting to EV chargers. Discover, configure, and monitor devices remotely, applying custom settings to groups with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote device discovery, adoption, configuration, and monitoring
  • Automate IT solutions like lighting and EV chargers
  • Apply custom settings to multiple devices simultaneously
  • Enterprise-grade network management
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Build an enterprise-grade network that allows you to connect and automate your organization’s IT solutions - from conference room lighting to multimedia displays, EV chargers, and more! With UniFi Connect, you can: - Discover, adopt, configure, and monitor devices from anywhere. - Apply custom settings to multiple devices and groups with a single tap.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
UniFi Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TP at 672 against UniFi Connect's 13. TP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 672 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of TP's written reviews are positive against 67% of UniFi Connect'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, UniFi Connect monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TP versus UniFi Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPUniFi Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (672 ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings672 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Ubiquiti Inc.

Customer experience

TP

All ratings668 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews328 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative31.1%

UniFi Connect

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

UniFi Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

UniFi Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniFi Connect free?
UniFi Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or UniFi Connect?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 672 ratings, while UniFi Connect averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do TP or UniFi Connect have ads?
Neither TP nor UniFi Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or UniFi Connect?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and UniFi Connect monthly. Most recently, TP was updated on November 4, 2026 and UniFi Connect on November 4, 2026.

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