Comparison

TP vs OpenWebUI

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. Offers standalone mode for simple home networks and controller mode for centralized management of multiple devices via local or cloud access.

Highlights
  • Configure Omada devices
  • Monitor network status
  • Manage network clients
  • Standalone mode for single 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

OpenWebUI

This client app connects to your self-hosted AI server, offering a native mobile experience for chatting with AI models. It supports real-time responses, image generation, voice input, and secure data handling, keeping your information on your server.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI model chat
  • Image generation
  • Voice mode for input/output
  • Notes and knowledge base (RAG)
  • Chat actions (pin, archive, share)
  • Customizable themes
  • File and photo attachments
Features
Currently charting
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OpenWebUI Client is a native app for your own Open WebUI server — chat with your AI models with the fluidity of a real app, keeping everything on your server and under your control. FEATURES • Chat with your models, with real-time (streaming) responses • Multiple providers and models configured in your Open WebUI • Image generation • Notes and knowledge base (RAG) • Voice mode: speak and hear the responses • Chat actions: pin, archive, rename, clone, share, and export • Themes and customization • Attachments: send photos and files • 34 app languages, auto-detected from your device PRIVACY The app talks only to the Open WebUI server you specify. Nothing goes through third parties — your data stays on your server. REQUIREMENTS You need access to an Open WebUI server. On first launch, enter the server address and sign in with your account. This is an independent client, not affiliated with the Open WebUI project.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
OpenWebUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TP at Free against OpenWebUI's $2.99. TP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (672 vs 4). OpenWebUI's advantage is chart position (#72 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

TP is free to download; OpenWebUI costs $2.99 up front. 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 672 ratings behind it against 4, 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 40% of OpenWebUI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 10 days, OpenWebUI every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TP versus OpenWebUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPOpenWebUI
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (672 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings672 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Joao Victor Zao

Customer experience

TP

All ratings668 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews328 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative31.1%

OpenWebUI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative0.0%

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

OpenWebUI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

OpenWebUI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenWebUI free?
OpenWebUI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or OpenWebUI?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 672 ratings, while OpenWebUI averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do TP or OpenWebUI have ads?
Neither TP nor OpenWebUI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or OpenWebUI?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and OpenWebUI every 6 days. Most recently, TP was updated on November 4, 2026 and OpenWebUI on November 1, 2026.

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