Comparison

TP vs JOYONWAY

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

JOYONWAY

Control your spa remotely from anywhere in the world using your cell phone. Manage equipment like pumps and lights, monitor energy usage, and set custom modes. The app also provides filter life reminders and remote assistance.

Highlights
  • Remote spa equipment control
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Filter life reminders
  • Customizable usage modes
  • Device sharing
  • Remote technical assistance
Features
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JOYONWAY-Spa Control is a cell phone application that can control SPA. It allows users to establish a network connection with SPA via 3G, 4G, 5G or WIFI anywhere in the world to access the SPA. Using the JOYONWAY-Spa Control app, you will achieve: [Controlling equipment] Control water pump, air pump, underwater light in SPA, set temperature, heating time and filter time. [Energy consumption statistics] Provide real-time and historical voltage, current, power, and energy consumption data. [Filter life reminder] Provides filter life reminder, which is convenient for users to replace in time. [Custom Mode] Users can add multiple usage modes according to specific demands. [Sharing the device] Provide the control authority of sharing device. [Remote Help] Provide remote help function to solve users' problems conveniently and quickly.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
JOYONWAY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 58% against JOYONWAY's 0%. TP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). JOYONWAY'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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 616 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of TP's written reviews are positive against 0% of JOYONWAY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, JOYONWAY every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TP versus JOYONWAY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPJOYONWAY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (616 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings616 — better2
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
Size149 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Sun Hydraulics (China) Co., LTD.

Customer experience

TP

All ratings616 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative31.6%

JOYONWAY

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews17 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

JOYONWAY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

JOYONWAY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JOYONWAY free?
JOYONWAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or JOYONWAY?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while JOYONWAY averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TP or JOYONWAY have ads?
Neither TP nor JOYONWAY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or JOYONWAY?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and JOYONWAY every 3 months. Most recently, TP was updated on September 27, 2026 and JOYONWAY on June 5, 2026.

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