Comparison

Hawkeye vs TP

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

Head to head
About

Hawkeye

Detects electronic devices on your WiFi network to identify potential hidden cameras and protect your privacy. It analyzes devices in real-time, distinguishing between safe and suspicious equipment to prevent unauthorized surveillance.

Highlights
  • WiFi device detection
  • Display all connected devices
  • Network routing security
  • Analyze safe and suspicious devices
  • Anti-secret camera guide
  • Ad-free operation
Features
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Hawkeye is an artifact for network environment security detection. With the popularity of network equipment, its application scenarios are increasing day by day, which brings convenience to people's life. But unfortunately, we have also noticed that there are a small number of people who abuse this technology and use it for improper purposes. For example, they install hidden devices in private places (hotel rooms, rental houses, SPA massage parlors, dressing rooms, bathrooms) without authorization, invade the privacy of others, and use the contents for improper business benefits. Hawkeye can detect all electronic devices in the wifi network environment in real time, and distinguish between safe electronic devices and suspicious sneak-camera equipment, protecting your privacy in real time. Main functions: - WIFI device detection - Display all connected devices - Network routing security detection and delay - Analysis of safe devices and suspicious devices - Anti-secret camera safety guide - Fresh and ad-free, simple to operate Subscription Service: In-app subscription service is available at $4.99/ week and $9.99/ month. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current validity period, the subscription will automatically renew and the subscription fee will be charged to your APP Store account when you confirm your purchase. Users can also manage their subscriptions in the APP Store account settings after purchase and choose to turn off auto-renewal. Cancel Subscription: If you need to cancel the renewal, please go to Settings--> enter iTunes Store and App Store--> tap App ID, select View Apple ID, enter Account Setting, tap Subscription, and select Cancel Subscription. If you do cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://shimo.im/docs/9030MnMXjYszexqw/ User Agreement: https://shimo.im/docs/25q5M4M9Y9soEeqD/

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

Hawkeye4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hawkeye at 4.6 against TP's 2.0. Hawkeye also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (508 vs 4). TP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. Hawkeye sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hawkeye holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hawkeye has 508 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Hawkeye's written reviews are positive against 0% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hawkeye ships an update every 3 months, TP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hawkeye versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHawkeyeTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (508 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings508 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer瑞芳 段TP-LINK

Customer experience

Hawkeye

All ratings514 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

TP

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

Bugs and requests

Hawkeye

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't work as described
  • Cannot find cameras not on network
  • Subscription cannot be cancelled

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offer a free trial
  • Improve camera detection capabilities
  • Provide Bluetooth detection
  • Make website accessible in English

TP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hawkeye

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership$4.997 Days
  • Premium Membership$9.991 Month
None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hawkeye free?
Hawkeye 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, Hawkeye or TP?
Hawkeye is rated higher. Hawkeye averages 4.6 out of 5 from 508 ratings, while TP averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Hawkeye or TP have ads?
Neither Hawkeye nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hawkeye or TP?
Hawkeye ships an update every 3 months, and TP every 4 months. Most recently, Hawkeye was updated on November 3, 2026 and TP on November 11, 2026.

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