# iUMS Basic vs TP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 58% against iUMS Basic's 12%. TP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). iUMS Basic's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 636 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of iUMS Basic's written reviews are positive against 58% of TP's.

iUMS Basic ships an update every 6 weeks, TP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iUMS Basic | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iums-basic/id397720610/reviews) | **[4.6 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **636** |
| Positive reviews | 11.6% of reviews | **58.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NADATEL Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/397619224) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### iUMS Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iums-basic/id397720610)

Remotely monitor and control your video security system from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Keep an eye on your home or business from anywhere in the world, viewing up to 16 cameras at a single location or multiple locations simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Remote monitoring and control, View up to 16 cameras, Monitor multiple locations, Portrait and landscape modes, Digital zoom, PTZ support, Playback support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864)

Configure and manage your network devices remotely. Monitor network status, manage clients, and change settings from your smartphone or tablet. Supports both standalone device management and centralized control for multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Configure Omada devices, Monitor network status, Manage clients, Standalone mode for individual devices, Controller mode for centralized management, Local and cloud access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote management
- 🚀 Fast and simple setup
- 👍 Powerful network management features
- 🚀 Seamless configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Lacks 2FA support
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 👎 Slow performance and UI
- 🐛 Unreliable device discovery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing local controller
- Cannot reboot devices from the app
- Firmware update breaks cloud access
- Incompatible organization error
- Wireless client information not displayed

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve 2FA integration
- Increase network speed reporting limit
- More advanced configuration options
- Persistent user settings and preferences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iUMS Basic free?

iUMS Basic 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, iUMS Basic or TP?

TP is rated higher. iUMS Basic averages 1.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 636 ratings.

### Do iUMS Basic or TP have ads?

Neither iUMS Basic nor TP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iUMS Basic or TP?

iUMS Basic ships an update every 6 weeks, and TP fortnightly. Most recently, iUMS Basic was updated on October 7, 2026 and TP on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*