Comparison

TP vs Lorex Pro

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

Lorex Pro

Control your professional-grade security systems remotely. Connect and manage your N884-series recorders from anywhere, ensuring property safety with simple mobile access.

Highlights
  • Remote security system control
  • Connect and manage recorders
  • Mobile access
  • Property safety monitoring
  • N884-series recorder compatibility
Features
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Introducing Lorex Pro - the ultimate app for seamless control of your professional-grade security systems. With Lorex Pro, designed to be used with our N884-series recorders, you have the power to connect and manage your security systems with ease, right from the palm of your hand. Whether you're at home, at the office, or on the go, take control and ensure the safety of your property with just a few taps.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
Lorex Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against Lorex Pro's 2.7. TP also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 19%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Lorex Pro's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 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 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 616 ratings behind it against 29, 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 19% of Lorex Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, Lorex Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TP versus Lorex Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPLorex Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (616 ratings) — better2.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better18.7% of reviews
Number of ratings616 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB301 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC.

Customer experience

TP

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

Lorex Pro

All ratings29 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative55.2%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive18.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative72.9%

User reviews

TP

From 616 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Lorex Pro

From 29 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 💡 Huge improvement over previous apps
  • 🚀 Smooth and seamless playback
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Playback and remote view issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with iPads
  • 🐛 Confusing and not user-friendly

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

Lorex Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on iPad with latest iOS
  • Notifications not working consistently
  • Playback not working as expected
  • Camera feeds not loading properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add picture-in-picture support
  • Improve event/motion detection logging
  • Add ability to disable cameras with one click
  • Provide better privacy controls
  • Integrate with more camera brands
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  • Improve geolocation and notification settings

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

Lorex Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lorex Pro free?
Lorex Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or Lorex Pro?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while Lorex Pro averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.
Do TP or Lorex Pro have ads?
Neither TP nor Lorex Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or Lorex Pro?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and Lorex Pro every 4 months. Most recently, TP was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lorex Pro on August 14, 2026.

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