# TP vs Aladdin X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 95% against Aladdin X's 5%. TP also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (163K vs 2). Aladdin X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TP sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Aladdin X asks for nothing beyond the download.

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 163K ratings behind it against 2, 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 5% of Aladdin X's.

TP ships an update fortnightly, Aladdin X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Aladdin X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (163K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aladdin-x/id1432490876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 5.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Aladdin X Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741880176) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

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

**Currently charting:** #37 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 (7)**

| 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 |
| Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| Total Security Package | $129.99 | 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


### Aladdin X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aladdin-x/id1432490876)

This application allows users to control Aladdin series products directly from their smartphone. It replicates remote control functions and enables photo uploads from your phone to the main device. Ensure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Aladdin device for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Smartphone remote control, Photo upload to Aladdin device, Automatic device detection, Wi-Fi connectivity required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is Aladdin X free?

Aladdin X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TP or Aladdin X?

TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 163K ratings, while Aladdin X averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TP or Aladdin X have ads?

Neither TP nor Aladdin X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Aladdin X?

TP ships an update fortnightly, and Aladdin X every 2 months. Most recently, TP was updated on November 5, 2026 and Aladdin X on November 3, 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.*