# iContacts+ vs TP

The clearest difference is price: TP at Free against iContacts+'s $0.99. TP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (88K vs 116). iContacts+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TP is free to download; iContacts+ costs $0.99 up front. TP sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iContacts+ 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 88K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of iContacts+'s written reviews are positive against 92% of TP's.

iContacts+ ships an update monthly, TP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iContacts+ | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontacts-plus-contact-group-tool/id548506487/reviews) | **[4.9 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-deco/id1186159417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 116 | **88K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **92.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 3 MB | 498 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeonghwan Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/429842114) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### iContacts+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontacts-plus-contact-group-tool/id548506487)

This app offers advanced contact group management, enabling users to organize contacts into multiple groups. It provides features like group messaging, bulk delete, contact backup, and smart search dialing for efficient contact handling.

**Highlights:** Contact group management, Group messaging and email, Bulk contact deletion, Contact backup and restore, Advanced contact search, Speed dial and smart search dial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TP

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

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Utilities, #139 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 (7)**

| 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 |

**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 iContacts+ free?

iContacts+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iContacts+ or TP?

TP is rated higher. iContacts+ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while TP averages 4.9 from 88K ratings.

### Do iContacts+ or TP have ads?

Neither iContacts+ nor TP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iContacts+ or TP?

iContacts+ ships an update monthly, and TP every 3 weeks. Most recently, iContacts+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and TP on November 5, 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.*