Comparison

WifiScan vs TP

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

Head to head
About

WifiScan

Detect and analyze devices connected to your Wi-Fi network. Quickly identify unknown devices in hotels, rentals, or while traveling to understand and manage your network environment. Offers privacy management and protection guidance.

Highlights
  • Device detection within the network
  • Red Dot Detection
  • Wi-Fi Network Device Scan
  • Privacy management guide
Features
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WifiScan - Wifi Analyzer is a professional application designed to detect and analyze network devices. Whether you’re staying at a hotel, in a vacation rental, or traveling for business, this app quickly identifies all devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network, helping you understand and manage your network environment. Discover connected devices such as phones, tablets, and cameras, providing practical support for your daily life and travels. Key Features: 1、Device detection within the network 2、Red Dot Detection 3、Wi-Fi Network Device Scan 4、Privacy management and information protection guide About Subscriptions: • Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. • Auto-renewal: iTunes will charge your account within 24 hours prior to the subscription’s end date, extending the subscription by one period. • Canceling Subscription: To cancel a subscription, open your iPhone “Settings” --> go to “iTunes & App Store” --> tap “Apple ID,” select “View Apple ID,” navigate to “Subscriptions,” and choose to cancel. To avoid auto-renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://shimo.im/docs/JVJKcqRDxpGrVhjt/ User Agreement: https://shimo.im/docs/cQcVJCcC3WTprVDV/

About

TP

This client app enables iOS devices to connect to TP-LINK enterprise routers with SSL VPN 2.0 functionality. It supports multiple authentication methods and allows for server resource display and custom resource additions.

Highlights
  • SSL VPN 2.0 client for iOS
  • Supports TP-LINK enterprise routers (NR series)
  • Multiple authentication methods
  • Server resource display
  • Custom resource addition
Features
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1、SSL VPN的IOS客户端发布,适用于带SSL VPN 2.0功能的TP-LINK企业路由器如TL-NR6300等NR系列机型; 2、增加了多种认证方式,增加了服务器分配资源显示、自定义添加资源、应用组件等功能。

Screenshots

WifiScan3 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WifiScan at 4.6 against TP's 2.0. WifiScan also leads on ratings volume (248 vs 4) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). TP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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. WifiScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WifiScan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WifiScan has 248 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of WifiScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WifiScan ships an update every 2 months, TP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WifiScan versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWifiScanTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (248 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings248 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer光斌 赵TP-LINK

Customer experience

WifiScan

All ratings249 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative81.0%

TP

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

WifiScan

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes
  • Detection not working
  • Auto-renewal not cancelled
  • IP address not verifiable
  • No camera detection
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  • False positive detections
  • Cannot find cancellation option

Requested features

4 requests
  • Provide usage instructions
  • Clarify payment/subscription model
  • Improve detection accuracy
  • Offer better translation

TP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

WifiScan

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium Membership$6.997 Days
  • 1 month vip3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 3 months vip3 Days trial$19.993 Months
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  • Monthly Premium VIP$19.991 Month
None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WifiScan free?
WifiScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WifiScan or TP?
WifiScan is rated higher. WifiScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while TP averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do WifiScan or TP have ads?
Neither WifiScan nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WifiScan or TP?
WifiScan ships an update every 2 months, and TP every 4 months. Most recently, WifiScan was updated on November 3, 2026 and TP on November 7, 2026.

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