Comparison

QRS Mobile vs tpPLC

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Home network setup from phone
  • Quick router setup (QRS)
  • Simple step-by-step instructions
  • Configure routers and extenders
  • No computer required
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

QRS Mobile4 screens
tpPLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QRS Mobile versus tpPLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRS MobiletpPLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (41 ratings) — better1.7 (165 ratings)
Positive reviews30.7% of reviews — better14.9% of reviews
Number of ratings41165 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD-Link CorporationTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

QRS Mobile

All ratings41 ratings
Positive29.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative63.4%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive30.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative67.5%

tpPLC

All ratings165 ratings
Positive15.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative80.6%
Written reviews363 reviews
Positive14.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative80.2%

User reviews

QRS Mobile

From 41 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

QRS Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

tpPLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRS Mobile free?
QRS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is tpPLC free?
tpPLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QRS Mobile or tpPLC?
QRS Mobile is rated higher. QRS Mobile averages 2.4 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while tpPLC averages 1.7 from 165 ratings.
Do QRS Mobile or tpPLC have ads?
Neither QRS Mobile nor tpPLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRS Mobile or tpPLC?
QRS Mobile ships an update every 6 months, and tpPLC every 4 months. Most recently, QRS Mobile was updated on October 13, 2026 and tpPLC on October 17, 2026.

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