TP vs Hillstone Secure Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TP
This app allows for the remote management of TP-LINK business-grade wireless routers, controllers, and access points. It simplifies network administration by enabling centralized configuration, status monitoring, and reporting for multiple projects.
- Remote management of TP-LINK business network devices
- Centralized multi-project management
- Remote configuration of wireless parameters and network authentication
- View network topology and device status
- Generate engineering and acceptance reports
- Network speed, roaming, and ping tests
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用于远程管理TP-LINK企业级无线路由器、无线控制器、无线AP等设备。管理更轻松，运维更方便。 【主要功能】 1、远程管理TP-LINK商用网络产品，包括企业级无线路由器、无线控制器、无线AP等设备； 2、支持多项目集中管理，可远程配置无线参数、网络认证等功能； 3、支持远程查看网络拓扑结构、终端接入状态、设备运行状态和故障告警消息等； 4、支持生成工程勘测报告和项目验收报告； 5、支持网速、漫游、ping等多项测试。
Hillstone Secure Connect
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Hillstone Secure Connect is a secure access client developed by Hillstone Networks. Users can connect to the Hillstone NGFW devices via the client, so as to access internal servers and carry out remote mobile office under an enterprise-level security protection. Main features of Hillstone Secure Connect client: - Establish a secure connection with Hillstone NGFW devices - Display user connection status - View User Log
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hillstone Secure Connect at every 2 weeks against TP's every 5 weeks. Hillstone Secure Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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 ships an update every 5 weeks, Hillstone Secure Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | Hillstone Secure Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 317 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-LINK | Hillstone Networks Inc. |
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
Hillstone Secure Connect
No in-app purchases
