# Linksys vs TP

Linksys and TP both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of TP's written reviews are positive against 20% of Linksys's. TP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Linksys's advantage is ratings volume (98K vs 644). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linksys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Linksys against 4.6 for TP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linksys has 98K ratings behind it against 644, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Linksys's written reviews are positive against 59% of TP's.

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, TP every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linksys | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linksys/id533516503/reviews)** | [4.6 (644 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 644 |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linksys USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598557948) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### Linksys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linksys/id533516503)

Manage your home WiFi network remotely from anywhere. Control connected devices, set up guest networks, and implement parental controls to manage internet access for children. Prioritize devices for better streaming and gaming performance, and enhance security against online threats.

**Highlights:** Remote WiFi access, Network dashboard, Guest network setup, Device prioritization, Network security features, Parental controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linksys Aware | $2.99 | per month |
| Linksys Shield | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and light-weight
- 🔒 Secure and easy to manage
- 👍 Simple and effective interface
- 👍 Helpful parental controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate network information

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently loses connection to router
- Cannot reliably rename or manage connected devices
- Parental controls settings randomly reset or malfunction
- Inability to troubleshoot or diagnose network issues

**Requested features**

- Allow device-specific parental controls
- Add option to view network usage statistics
- Improve app navigation and responsiveness
- Provide more granular control over node settings
- Implement dark mode and customization options


### 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 Linksys free?

Linksys 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, Linksys or TP?

Linksys is rated higher. Linksys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 644 ratings.

### Do Linksys or TP have ads?

Neither Linksys nor TP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linksys or TP?

Linksys ships an update every 5 weeks, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, Linksys was updated on October 19, 2026 and TP on October 19, 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.*