Comparison

TP vs Hillstone Secure Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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。

About

Hillstone Secure Connect

Read full description

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

Screenshots

TP4 screens
Hillstone Secure Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TP versus Hillstone Secure Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPHillstone Secure Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-LINKHillstone Networks Inc.

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

Hillstone Secure Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hillstone Secure Connect free?
Hillstone Secure Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TP or Hillstone Secure Connect have ads?
Neither TP nor Hillstone Secure Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or Hillstone Secure Connect?
TP ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hillstone Secure Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, TP was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hillstone Secure Connect on September 17, 2026.

Other comparisons