Comparison

GDMS vs TP

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

Head to head
About

GDMS

This app offers centralized, secure management for Grandstream audio/video products. Administrators can easily add devices by scanning codes, configure accounts, upgrade firmware, and receive real-time alerts about device status.

Highlights
  • Scan code to add devices
  • Configure accounts
  • Upgrade device firmware
  • Remote device start
  • Real-time device monitoring
  • Push alert messages
Features
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GDMS mobile application provides centralized, secure and zero-operation management methods and solutions for Grandstream audio/video products users. The device administrators can work on mobile devices by scanning the codes to add devices, configure accounts/upgrade devices firmware quickly, and the alert messages can be pushed to mobile client. Including: 1. Scan code to add device: Support to scan the barcodes of a batch of devices to add the devices to GDMS platform. 2. Manage device: Support to configure accounts for devices, upgrade devices firmware, and start the devices remotely. 3. Monitor device in real-time: Push the device registration, abnormal status, alert messages to mobile management client.

About

TP

Monitor and manage your business security cameras remotely. View live feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant alerts for motion detection. Easy setup guides you through connecting your devices for continuous protection.

Highlights
  • Remote camera feed access
  • Live view and video playback
  • Step-by-step installation guidance
  • Smart motion detection alerts
  • Activity zone and obstruction alerts
Features
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VIGI is specially developed for VIGI IP cameras and NVRs that are dedicated to protecting the business you’ve worked hard to build. It allows you to easily add, configure, monitor, and control your connected devices. Simply create an account and add IP cameras to it to enjoy the real-time video—whenever, wherever. Moreover, it also allows you to play back videos at any time. Cooperating with TP-Link VIGI cloud service, VIGI is able to send you instant notifications when motion is detected. Key Features • Check your camera feed—anytime, anywhere. • Watch live-view videos and play them back instantly. • Step-by-step installation guidance makes setup remarkably easy. • Smart detection (motion detection/boundary alerts/activity zones/obstruction alerts) and instant notifications ensure your business is safe and secure.

Screenshots

GDMS4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TP at 386 against GDMS's 7. TP also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). GDMS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 386 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of GDMS's written reviews are positive against 64% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GDMS ships an update every 3 months, TP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GDMS versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGDMSTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)4.9 (386 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7386 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrandstreamTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

GDMS

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

TP

All ratings386 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews403 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative25.3%

In-app purchases

None

GDMS

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GDMS free?
GDMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GDMS or TP?
TP is rated higher. GDMS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TP averages 4.9 from 386 ratings.
Do GDMS or TP have ads?
Neither GDMS nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GDMS or TP?
GDMS ships an update every 3 months, and TP monthly. Most recently, GDMS was updated on October 2, 2026 and TP on October 16, 2026.

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