TP vs iKey Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Configure Omada devices
- Monitor network status
- Manage clients
- Standalone mode for individual devices
- Controller mode for centralized management
- Local and cloud access
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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!
iKey Connect
Manage and control your smart locks remotely. View access logs, receive real-time alerts, and customize settings for your connected devices. This app provides a centralized hub for smart lock security and convenience.
- Manage lock access and settings
- View lock access records
- Receive real-time notifications
- Receive alerts
- Create an account
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Create an ikeyConnect Account and Manage Supported Devices. With this account, you can: 1. Manage access and settings of your lock(s) 2. Check access records of your lock(s) 3. Receive real-time notifications and alerts Support Email: support@ikey-lock.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 59% against iKey Connect's 6%. TP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). iKey Connect's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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
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 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 662 ratings behind it against 17, 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 6% of iKey Connect's.
TP ships an update every 10 days, iKey Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | iKey Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (662 ratings) — better | 1.2 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews — better | 5.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 662 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | Sunion Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
TP
iKey Connect
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
iKey Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
iKey Connect
No in-app purchases
