QRS Mobile vs tpPLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRS Mobile
Easily set up your home network directly from your smartphone. This app guides you through the process of getting your compatible router or extender operational quickly and conveniently, eliminating the need for a computer.
- Home network setup from phone
- Quick router setup (QRS)
- Simple step-by-step instructions
- Configure routers and extenders
- No computer required
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Now you can set up your home network right from your phone. Imagine being able to get your QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile-enable rouer up and running in no time from the comfort of your couch or favorite chair - no more need to hunch over a computer to setup your network. Just follow the simple instructions to get started. QRS Mobile only work with D-Link DIR-series home router and DAP series extender. System Requirements: iOS 9.0 or later.
tpPLC
Easily view and manage your TP-Link powerline devices from your smartphone or tablet. Connect to your powerline extender's Wi-Fi to control individual adapters, update settings, and monitor your entire powerline network.
- View all compatible powerline devices
- Manage individual device settings
- Control Wi-Fi settings for extenders
- Add new powerline devices
- Set network-wide LED status
- Monitor data rates
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TP-Link tpPLC app lets you conveniently view and manage your TP-Link powerline devices via your smart device. Simply connect your smart device to the Wi-Fi network of a compatible TP-Link powerline extender and start managing with ease. It will list all the compatible powerline adapters and powerline extenders in your current network, and allow you to manage your powerline devices individually as well as the whole powerline network with a few taps. Features • Display information of all compatible powerline devices in the current network. • Manage a powerline device such as changing its device name, turning on or off its LEDs, viewing its data rate, resetting to factory defaults, and removing it from the current network. For a powerline extender, you can also change and schedule its Wi-Fi settings, and redirect to the web management interface. • Manage the whole powerline network such as adding a new powerline device, setting a new powerline network name, and turning on or off the LEDs on all the powerline devices in the network. Compatible Devices: https://www.tp-link.com/powerline/compatible-devices/ Privacy Policy & Terms of Use https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/tpPLC/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QRS Mobile at 2.4 against tpPLC's 1.7. QRS Mobile also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 15%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). tpPLC's advantage is ratings volume (165 vs 41). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRS Mobile holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 165 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of QRS Mobile's written reviews are positive against 15% of tpPLC's.
QRS Mobile ships an update every 6 months, tpPLC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRS Mobile | tpPLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (41 ratings) — better | 1.7 (165 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews — better | 14.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 165 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D-Link Corporation | TP-Link Systems Inc. |
Customer experience
QRS Mobile
tpPLC
User reviews
QRS Mobile
From 41 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and easy setup process
- ✅ Works well when instructions are followed
- 🎯 Simple interface for basic configuration
- ⚡ Fast connection in seconds
- 📱 Allows setup without computer access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on startup
- ❌ Fails to detect connected routers
- 🔄 Gets stuck in setup loops
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🚫 Limited functionality beyond initial setup
tpPLC
From 165 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔒 Secure network
- 👍 Reliable performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 🤔 Confusing configuration
- 💤 Frequent disconnections
Bugs and requests
QRS Mobile
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes immediately after pressing start
- Router detection fails despite WiFi connection
- Setup process loops infinitely
- Password field becomes unresponsive during firmware updates
- Incompatibility errors with supported devices
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- App closes when near access point (iOS 13+)
- Cannot reconnect to repeater without reinstalling
- Keyboard stops working in password entry
- App incompatible with certain iPhone models
- Firmware update process broken
Requested features
7 requests- Router monitoring and management capabilities
- Advanced settings and configuration options
- Network speed checking functionality
- Client/user connection viewing
- Firmware upgrade functionality
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- Better user-friendly interface design
- More comprehensive app documentation
tpPLC
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to detect compatible devices
- Inability to change passwords or settings
- Frequent crashes and timeouts
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Support for more device models
- Improved network diagnostics
- Better mobile app integration
- Scheduled Wi-Fi on/off controls
In-app purchases
QRS Mobile
No in-app purchases
tpPLC
No in-app purchases









