Comparison

TP vs M

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

Head to head
About

TP

Easily set up and manage your home internet service and network. Monitor your connection, control access for devices, and ensure your network is secure from anywhere using your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Easy WiFi network setup
  • Remote network monitoring and management
  • Parental controls for internet access
  • Device access control
  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Mesh network creation
Features
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The Aginet app is the easiest way to activate your internet service, get online in minutes, and set up your home network. No technician required. Now, you can check your network status, view details about your existing wireless connection from anywhere, and make changes right from your smartphone or tablet. With a TP-Link Aginet gateway or mesh WiFi, enjoy strong, secure connections at home with robust app features: • Easy Setup: No-fuss home WiFi network setup done in minutes. • Remote Access: Monitor and manage your home network from anywhere. • Parental Controls: Schedule or pause internet access to promote healthy internet habits. • Access Control: Block devices from using your network without your consent. • Home Protection: Keep your network firmware always updated to the latest security standards. • EasyMesh: Build a flexible mesh network for seamless roaming. We're always interested in hearing your feedback. For any feature requests or thoughts on how we can improve. Reach out to support@tp-link.com. By using this app, you agree to TP-Link’s Terms of Service (https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Aginet/tou) and Privacy Policy (https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Aginet/privacy). For more information about your TP-Link Aginet device, visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/

About

M

This application provides live video monitoring with cloud-based recording, saving, and panic alerts. It offers enhanced convenience and security for your surveillance needs.

Highlights
  • Live video monitoring
  • Video recording
  • Cloud video saving
  • Panic alert system
  • Cloud-based services
Features
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M-viewer es un nuevo aplicativo de monitoreo de vídeo en vivo, con la opción de grabar, guardar vídeo y alerta de pánico. Todos esos servicios están en la nube ofreciendo mayor comodidad y seguridad.

Screenshots

TP4 screens
M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 86% against M's 0%. TP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months). M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of TP's written reviews are positive against 0% of M's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TP ships an update every 6 weeks, M every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TP versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size341 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.M-viewer

Customer experience

TP

All ratings1,038 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.1%

M

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TP

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$17.991 Year
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  • Yearly1 Month trial$35.991 Year
  • TP-Link On-the-Go Antivirus1 Year trial$109.991 Year
  • Total Security Package1 Year trial$129.991 Year
None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TP or M?
TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while M averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TP or M have ads?
Neither TP nor M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TP or M?
TP ships an update every 6 weeks, and M every 10 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 25, 2026 and M on October 13, 2026.

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