Comparison

TP vs Stringray Secure

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 lights, from a single app. Enjoy remote access, real-time status updates, and intelligent automation features for a smarter, more secure living space.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time status updates
  • Smart Actions automation
  • Voice control integration
  • Cloud video history
  • Device sharing
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

Stringray Secure

Features
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Stringray Secure helps you stay safer and more secure on the water. From theft protection and battery monitoring to 24/7 live support, your vessel is always connected and protected. Features Include: Mechanical Helpline: Call our Mechanical Helpline when you’re having trouble on the water. Live Location & Speed: Track your vessel via GPS in real time with NOAA charts, satellite, or map views. Protect Mode: Don’t let unauthorized users move your boat without you knowing. Smart Notifications: Set speed limits, watch battery voltage trends, and receive instant alerts. Performance Insights: Track engine hours and distance traveled.* Trip Playback: Favorite restaurants or fishing spots? Review your journeys with detailed route history. 24/7 Live Support: Every call answered, in person, in seconds around-the-clock from our HQ. Safety & Weather: Use departure and return checklists, monitor expiration dates, and see wave height, wind, and visibility. *Engine hours and distance estimated using ignition logic

Screenshots

TP4 screens
Stringray Secure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stringray Secure at none against TP's 15. Stringray Secure also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). TP's advantage is chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. TP sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Stringray Secure asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TP versus Stringray Secure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPStringray Secure
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#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size832 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.John Crawford

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

Stringray Secure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

TP

Subscriptions14
  • 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 Basic 5 Cam/month$8.991 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
  • Tapo Care Premium 2 Cam/year$69.991 Year
  • Tapo Care Premium 3 Cam/year$104.991 Year
  • Tapo Care Premium (Yearly)$119.991 Year
None

Stringray Secure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stringray Secure free?
Stringray Secure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TP or Stringray Secure have ads?
Neither TP nor Stringray Secure shows ads.

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