# TP vs OpenWebUI

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 (#66 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

TP is free to download; OpenWebUI costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | OpenWebUI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (672 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwebui-mobile/id6783872393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **672** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 154 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Joao Victor Zao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783872395) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

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

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:** 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


### OpenWebUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwebui-mobile/id6783872393)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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