TP vs SoCatch Pro
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!
SoCatch Pro
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SoCatch Pro是專為 DVR 監控主機設計的遠端管理 App,透過 P2P 連線即可隨時隨地監看畫面、回放錄影,並完整操控您的監控系統。 即時預覽 多頻道即時影像串流,支援多種畫面分割佈局,隨時掌握現場動態。 錄影回放與備份 依時間與頻道搜尋錄影,支援快轉、倒轉、逐幀播放。可將錄影備份至手機,隨時存取。 PTZ 雲台控制 完整的水平旋轉、垂直俯仰、變焦、對焦、光圈控制,並可管理預設點位。 虛擬遙控器 內建 IR 遙控器與滑鼠觸控板,直接操作 DVR 主機選單,無需實體遙控器。 雙向語音 透過手機麥克風與現場即時對講。 事件查詢 查看 DVR 系統事件紀錄,支援依時間、頻道、事件類型篩選,涵蓋動態偵測、AI 人臉辨識、人形偵測、硬碟異常等 30 餘種事件。 硬碟健康監控 即時查看硬碟狀態、溫度、S.M.A.R.T. 資訊、容量與運作時數。 帳戶與權限管理 管理 DVR 使用者帳號與存取權限,支援多帳號設定。 裝置分享 透過 QR Code 快速分享裝置連線資訊,可設定完整控制或受限存取模式,並支援到期日管理。 韌體更新 直接透過 App 檢查並安裝 DVR 韌體更新。 頻道名稱編輯 自訂 DVR 頻道名稱,即時反映至 OSD 顯示。 串流診斷 即時顯示 FPS、接收幀數、解碼幀數、丟棄幀數等串流統計資訊。 推播通知 接收 DVR 即時事件警報,不錯過任何異常狀況。 多語言支援 支援繁體中文、英文、日文、韓文介面。
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Verdict
TP and SoCatch Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 ships an update every 10 days, SoCatch Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | SoCatch Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (616 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 616 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | Jesse Stone |
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
SoCatch Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
SoCatch Pro
No in-app purchases









