# HP Poly Studio Mobile vs TP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 92% against HP Poly Studio Mobile's 41%. TP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (86K vs 4.8K). HP Poly Studio Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TP sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HP Poly Studio Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 86K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of HP Poly Studio Mobile's written reviews are positive against 92% of TP's.

HP Poly Studio Mobile ships an update every 2 months, TP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HP Poly Studio Mobile | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hp-poly-studio-mobile/id464172515/reviews) | **[4.9 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-deco/id1186159417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K | **86K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#119** |
| Size | 105 MB | 497 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299531650) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### HP Poly Studio Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hp-poly-studio-mobile/id464172515)

Personalize and manage your HP Poly Bluetooth devices. Quickly access favorite settings, update device software, and locate lost devices. Ideal for both individual users and enterprise IT management.

**Highlights:** Device personalization, Quick access to favorite settings, Over-the-air software updates, Find My Device feature, Quick Start Guides and Fit Tests, Enterprise IT management features

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great find my headset feature
- 👍 Comfortable and well-built headsets
- 🔋 Good battery life
- 👍 Clear voice quality and noise cancellation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't detect or connect to some headset models
- 🔊 Find my headset tone not loud enough
- 🐛 App has stability issues, crashes, and doesn't always recognize connected headsets
- 🔋 Battery life issues with some headsets

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize certain headset models
- Frequent disconnections between app and headset
- Inaccurate battery life reporting

**Requested features**

- Ability to locate headset even when it's turned off
- More customization options in the app
- Better firmware update functionality
- Support for more headset models


### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-deco/id1186159417)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Free · Utilities, #138 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily set up and manage your mesh WiFi system with step-by-step guidance for optimal home coverage. Control connected devices, manage online activity, and enhance your network security from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Easy setup with step-by-step instructions, Optimal placement suggestions for mesh units, Device connection management, Parental controls and content blocking, Guest network creation, Network performance testing, Smart home device integration

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adv Parental Controls Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Security+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| HomeShield Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Adv Parental Controls Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Security+ | $35.99 | per year |
| HomeShield Pro Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| Total Security Package | $129.99 | per year |
| Total Security Yearly | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🚀 Excellent coverage
- 🚀 Reliable connection
- 👍 Intuitive app
- 👍 Useful features (parental controls, guest network, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues (devices disconnecting, app not finding network)
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance (slow, crashes, bugs)
- 🔒 Security concerns (lack of password protection, device authentication)
- 💡 Limited customization options (channel selection, device prioritization)

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently fails to find or connect to network
- Devices not showing up correctly in app
- Inconsistent performance after firmware updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually select Wi-Fi channels
- Option to force device connection to specific frequency band
- Scheduled reboots and automatic firmware updates
- More detailed network analytics and diagnostics
- Improved parental controls with content-based time limits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HP Poly Studio Mobile free?

HP Poly Studio Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TP free?

TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HP Poly Studio Mobile or TP?

TP is rated higher. HP Poly Studio Mobile averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while TP averages 4.9 from 86K ratings.

### Do HP Poly Studio Mobile or TP have ads?

Neither HP Poly Studio Mobile nor TP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HP Poly Studio Mobile or TP?

HP Poly Studio Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and TP every 3 weeks. Most recently, HP Poly Studio Mobile was updated on October 17, 2026 and TP on October 18, 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.*