Comparison

TP vs What We've Learned

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

Head to head
About

TP

Manage and control your smart home devices, including cameras, plugs, and lighting, from a single app. Enjoy remote access, real-time status updates, and automated routines for a smarter, more secure living space. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time status updates
  • Smart Actions automation
  • Voice control integration
  • Device sharing
  • Cloud video history
Features
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Set up, manage, and control Tapo home security cameras, smart plugs, smart lighting, and more – all from the Tapo app. Tapo aims to help you live a smarter, easier, and more secure life. - Control from Afar Quickly and easily connect and control all your devices from a single tap, no matter where you are! Organize your devices across Homes and Rooms with ease. Group your devices for batch control. You can also share devices to your friends or family members to control together. - Know what’s going on Get the status of your devices in real time. Understand what’s going on at home at a glance, and get instant notifications. Intelligent features in the Tapo home security cameras let you tune into the action live, record important moments, talk to your pets, and scare away intruders. *Get up to 30 days of cloud video history and enjoy AI detections with Tapo Care (subscription service) for Tapo home security cameras. - Automate your home with Smart Actions Make your Tapo devices work around your daily routine. Have your lights gently wake you up in the morning or turn off all your home devices when you leave home. Custom Smart Actions give your home that level of intelligence in a snap. - Hands-free Voice Control Use your voice to control your Tapo devices via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or your favorite smart assistant. Simple voice commands let you turn on/off devices, or adjust the brightness/temperature/color. You can even cast your security cameras to display on your TV – without opening the app. Stay tuned for updates as we add new features and products to the Tapo family! For more information about your Tapo, visit www.tapo.com Terms of Use https://www.tapo.com/app/privacy/#terms-of-use Privacy Policy https://www.tapo.com/app/privacy/#privacy-policy

About

What We've Learned

Features
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What We’ve Learned is a space to capture, reflect on, and share the lessons that shape our lives—across family, community, and personal experience. Every day, we learn something worth holding onto. This app helps you preserve those lessons, explore the wisdom of others, and build a living record of what matters most. Reflect and Grow Engage with daily quotes and thoughtfully designed prompts that encourage reflection, perspective, and growth. Whether you’re capturing a small realization or a life-changing lesson, the app gives you a consistent space to pause and think. Capture Your Lessons Write and organize your own lessons in a simple, meaningful way. Build a personal archive of insights, experiences, and values that you can return to over time. Learn from Family and Community Explore lessons shared by family members and your broader community. Discover how others navigate life, relationships, challenges, and growth—creating a deeper sense of connection and understanding. Organize by What Matters Most Group lessons by topics like family, faith, relationships, or any theme that is meaningful to you. Easily revisit and build on ideas over time. Turn Your Story into a Book Transform your lessons into beautifully formatted, printed books. Preserve your story, share it with loved ones, or create something lasting for future generations. Built for Connection and Legacy What We’ve Learned is more than a journaling app—it’s a way to connect across generations, strengthen relationships, and ensure that the wisdom we gain doesn’t get lost. Whether you’re reflecting on your own journey, learning from others, or creating something to pass on, What We’ve Learned helps you hold onto what matters—and share it with the people who matter most.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
What We've Learned2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: What We've Learned at none against TP's 10. TP's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. What We've Learned asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
TP versus What We've Learned: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPWhat We've Learned
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size832 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER KERR

Bugs and requests

TP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent camera positioning/control
  • Date/time stamp errors on recordings
  • Unreliable motion detection triggering
  • Frequent app crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete recorded footage
  • Landscape mode support on tablets
  • Customizable motion detection zones
  • Improved Alexa/Google Home integration
  • Battery-powered camera option

What We've Learned

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TP

Subscriptions10
  • Tapo Care Basic 1 Cam/monthly$2.491 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 1 Cam/month$3.491 Month
  • Tapo Care Cloud – 1 Camera1 Month trial$3.491 Month
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  • Tapo Care Cloud – 2 Cameras1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 2 Cam/month$6.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 3 Cam/month$10.491 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium (Monthly)$11.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Cloud Advanced1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Cloud Advanced AI1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Tapo Care Premium 1 Cam/year$34.991 Year
None

What We've Learned

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is What We've Learned free?
What We've Learned is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TP or What We've Learned have ads?
Neither TP nor What We've Learned shows ads.

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