# TP vs JOYONWAY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 59% 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.

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

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 662 ratings behind it against 2, 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 JOYONWAY's.

TP ships an update every 10 days, JOYONWAY every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | JOYONWAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyonway-spa-control/id1563320061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **662** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Sun Hydraulics (China) Co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676392448) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote management
- 🚀 Fast and simple setup
- 👍 Powerful network management features
- 🚀 Seamless configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Lacks 2FA support
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 👎 Slow performance and UI
- 🐛 Unreliable device discovery

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve 2FA integration
- Increase network speed reporting limit
- More advanced configuration options
- Persistent user settings and preferences


### JOYONWAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyonway-spa-control/id1563320061)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 662 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 October 27, 2026 and JOYONWAY on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*