# TP vs Router Admin Setup

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.8 against Router Admin Setup's 3.6. TP also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 58%) and ads (none vs shown). Router Admin Setup's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Router Admin Setup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 158K ratings behind it against 362, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of TP's written reviews are positive against 58% of Router Admin Setup's.

TP ships an update fortnightly, Router Admin Setup weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Router Admin Setup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews)** | [3.6 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/router-admin-setup/id1417777863/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | 362 |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 58.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [sandip paghadar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407622721) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily manage your TP-Link routers, DSL modems, and range extenders from your mobile device. Set up your network, control access, and monitor connected clients with an intuitive interface. Features include parental controls, LED management, and device blocking.

**Highlights:** Network setup (SSID, password, internet settings), Block unauthorized users, Manage client device permissions, Parental control with scheduling and URL filtering, Range extender placement guidance, LED control, Simultaneous device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adv Parental Controls Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Security+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Adv Parental Controls Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Security+ | $35.99 | per year |
| Security+ | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| TP-Link On-the-Go Antivirus | $109.99 | per year |
| Total Security Package | $129.99 | per year |
| Total Security | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 User friendly
- 👍 Simple and easy
- 👍 Awesome tech
- 👍 Top wifi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Set up not clear
- 🐛 Fairly straight forward
- 🐛 Workroom
- 🐛 Dark Mode
- 🐛 Unable to login

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Can't set date and time
- Client icons don't save when changed
- Parental controls not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Manual configuration
- More advanced configuration options
- IFTTT functionality


### Router Admin Setup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/router-admin-setup/id1417777863)

Easily access and configure your router's admin page. This app helps you find your default gateway IP, access login pages, and manage network settings. It also provides useful Wi-Fi information and network diagnostic tools.

**Highlights:** Access router admin pages, Find default gateway IP, View Wi-Fi information, Network diagnostic tools, Generate secure passwords, Search default router credentials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to router admin
- 💡 Valuable network tools
- 🔒 Secure password management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 26.3
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🔑 Login/password reset problems
- 🤔 Limited functionality for Linksys routers

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not recognized
- Firmware update failures
- Redirects to external apps unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better accessibility support
- Expanded router brand compatibility
- Improved setup and onboarding experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is Router Admin Setup free?

Router Admin Setup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TP or Router Admin Setup?

TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Router Admin Setup averages 3.6 from 362 ratings.

### Do TP or Router Admin Setup have ads?

Router Admin Setup shows ads; TP does not.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Router Admin Setup?

TP ships an update fortnightly, and Router Admin Setup weekly. Most recently, TP was updated on September 25, 2026 and Router Admin Setup on September 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.*