Comparison

TP vs D

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

Head to head
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.

About

D

Monitor your home or business remotely with this CCTV camera application. View live streams, receive motion alerts, and communicate using two-way audio. Features night vision for clear footage in low light.

Highlights
  • Remote camera viewing
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Night vision support
  • Live video streaming
  • Snapshot and recording capabilities
Features
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Looking for a reliable CCTV app that will help you keep an eye on your home or business? Look no further than the D-Link Vision app! With the D-Link Vision app, you can remotely view and control your D-Link CCTV cameras from anywhere, at any time. Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go, you can access your cameras and receive instant alerts when motion is detected. The app features a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to set up and use. You can view live video streams, take snapshots, and even record video directly to your device. Plus, with advanced features like two-way audio and night vision, you can communicate with anyone on the other end of the camera and get clear footage even in low-light conditions. So why wait? Download the D-Link Vision app today and start monitoring your property with confidence!

Screenshots

TP4 screens
D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 63% against D's 0%. TP also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 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, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 365 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of TP's written reviews are positive against 0% of D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 3 weeks, D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TP versus D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (365 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings365 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.D-Link (India) Limted

Customer experience

TP

All ratings365 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative25.9%

D

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

None

D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or D?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while D averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TP or D have ads?
Neither TP nor D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or D?
TP ships an update every 3 weeks, and D every 5 months. Most recently, TP was updated on September 27, 2026 and D on June 1, 2026.

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