Comparison

TP vs Sierro

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

Sierro

Monitor and manage your home energy storage system. View battery status, solar generation, and power flow. Receive alerts for power outages and low battery levels to stay informed.

Highlights
  • Monitor battery status
  • View solar generation
  • Track power flow
  • Receive device alerts
  • Get outage notifications
  • Low battery alerts
Features
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Sierro Energy helps you monitor and manage your Sierro home energy storage system. View battery status, solar generation, power flow, and device alerts in one place. Get notifications for power outages and low battery so you can stay informed even when the app is in the background.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
Sierro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against Sierro's 2.3. TP also leads on ratings volume (682 vs 3) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 682 ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Sierro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TP versus Sierro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPSierro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (682 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings682 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Sierro Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

TP

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

Sierro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Sierro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

Sierro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sierro free?
Sierro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or Sierro?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 682 ratings, while Sierro averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do TP or Sierro have ads?
Neither TP nor Sierro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or Sierro?
TP ships an update every 10 days, and Sierro every 10 days. Most recently, TP was updated on November 13, 2026 and Sierro on November 10, 2026.

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