Comparison

ezOutlet vs TP

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

Head to head
About

ezOutlet

This app works with a specific hardware device to automatically restart network equipment during outages. It allows users to monitor device status and manually reset it remotely, saving time and travel costs for installers.

Highlights
  • Automated network device power cycling
  • Remote power on/off/reset
  • Scheduled power cycles
  • Device status monitoring
  • Easy device setup via QR code or manual ID
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The ezOutlet App is for use with the ezOutlet device. The ezOutlet device is designed to auto power-cycle when network fails. Any installer knows the pains of driving all the way to a remote job site just to restart a network connection. With ezOutlet device the network device will be reset automatically, saving both time and costs. Should there be a need, the installer can also check on the status and manually reset the device via this App.   ezOutlet can; a) keep-alive a network device, b) remotely power on-off-reset or c) schedule power on-off-reset.   Setup is just a few simple steps of; i. Connect LAN cable and router power to ezOutlet device. ii. Install ezOutlet App on your mobile. iii. Add ezOutlet device ID to the App. a. Click ‘Add Device’ on App, b. Press the ‘Function button’ on the device, c. Enter the device ID manually or by QR code (see device label) to App. iv. Enable watchdog (auto reset) function – Done.

About

TP

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
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Omada app is used for configuring and managing your Omada devices. You can change settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smart phone or tablet. STANDALONE MODE Standalone mode is designed for managing EAPs or wireless routers right away without having to spend time configuring a controller. Each device is managed separately. This mode is recommended for networks which only have a few EAPs (or wireless routers) and require only basic functions, such as home network. CONTROLLER MODE Controller mode works together with a software Omada Controller or a hardware Cloud Controller, and is suitable for managing multiple devices (including gateways, switches and EAPs) centrally. Controller mode allows you to configure and automatically synchronize unified settings to the devices in the network. Compared to Standalone Mode, more configuration options are available and supports to manage more devices in Controller mode. You can manage devices in Controller mode in two ways: via Local Access or Cloud Access. In Local Access mode, the Omada app can manage devices when the Controller and your mobile device are in the same subnet; in Cloud Access mode, the Omada app can access the Controller across the internet so you can manage your devices wherever you are. Compatibility List: The controller mode currently supports hardware cloud controllers (OC200 V1, OC300 V1), software Omada Controller v3.0.2 and above. (To experience more features support and more stable services, we recommend that you upgrade your controller to a new version). Standalone Mode currently supports the following models (with latest firmware): EAP245 (EU)/(US) V1 EAP225 (EU)/(US) V3/V2/V1 EAP115 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP110 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP225-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V1 EAP110-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V3/V1 EAP115-Wall (EU) V1 EAP225-Wall (EU) V2 ER706W (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 ER706W-4G (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 *The latest firmware is required and can be downloaded from https://www.tp-link.com/omada_compatibility_list. More devices supported by the app are coming!

Screenshots

ezOutlet4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against ezOutlet's 2.4. TP also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (644 vs 8). ezOutlet's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 644 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of ezOutlet's written reviews are positive against 59% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezOutlet ships an update every 2 months, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ezOutlet versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezOutletTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings)4.6 (644 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8644 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMega System Technologies Inc.TP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

ezOutlet

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

TP

All ratings644 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative31.0%

Bugs and requests

ezOutlet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TP

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Wireless device signal strength not shown

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve 2FA integration
  • Increase network speed reporting limit
  • More advanced configuration options
  • Persistent user settings and preferences
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  • Provide a 'clear all logs' function

In-app purchases

None

ezOutlet

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ezOutlet free?
ezOutlet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ezOutlet or TP?
TP is rated higher. ezOutlet averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 644 ratings.
Do ezOutlet or TP have ads?
Neither ezOutlet nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ezOutlet or TP?
ezOutlet ships an update every 2 months, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, ezOutlet was updated on October 6, 2026 and TP on October 20, 2026.

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