TP vs Master Roam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TP
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.
- 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
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TP-Link Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your TP-Link Router/ xDSL Router/ Range Extender with your mobile devices. From quick setup to parental controls, Tether provides a simple, intuitive user interface to see your device status, online client devices and their privileges. - Setup SSID, password and Internet or VDSL/ADSL settings of your devices - Block unauthorized users who are accessing your devices - Manage permissions of client devices - Parental control function with schedule and URL-based Internet access management - Find the best location to place your range extender - Automatically turn off the LEDs at specific time - Manage most of TP-Link devices simultaneously View compatible routers of Tether: https://www.tp-link.com/tether/product-list/#wi-fi-routers To learn how to find the hardware version of your device, go to http://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html More devices supported by Tether are coming soon! Important Notes ● Upgrade firmware is required. Go to the download page to choose the correct version and download the latest firmware: http://www.tp-link.com/support.html ● TP-Link Tether does not work when connected to guest network ● For any issue, please contact http://www.tp-link.com/support.html ● Privacy Policy: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Tether/privacy ● Terms of Use: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Tether/tou ● HomeShield Subscription Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/service-agreement/?app=tether ● Auto-Renewal Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/auto-renewal-service-agreement/?app=tether
Master Roam
This utility app allows users to manage connected devices and purchase data packages for seamless connectivity. It offers comprehensive device management and convenient data top-ups for on-the-go use.
- Manage connected devices
- Comprehensive device control
- Purchase data packages
- On-the-go data top-ups
- Seamless connectivity
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主要功能 *管理设备 通过连接设备，对设备进行全面管理。 *数据使用存储 不再担心数据传输不足。只需单击一个按钮，您就可以购买随处可用的设备数据包
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 95% against Master Roam's 0%. TP also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). Master Roam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. TP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Master Roam asks for nothing beyond the download.
TP ships an update fortnightly, Master Roam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | Master Roam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (158K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 158K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #42 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | 深圳市途鸽信息有限公司 |
Customer experience
TP
Master Roam
Bugs and requests
TP
Reported bugs
11 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Can't set date and time
- Client icons don't save when changed
- Parental controls not working
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- Forced to create an online account to manage local device
- Constantly logging in and out
- Trouble connecting to router
- Changing MAC addresses causing issues
- Blocking clients not working
- App not recognizing own devices
Requested features
10 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Manual configuration
- More advanced configuration options
- IFTTT functionality
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- Don't change MAC address of connected devices
- Provide information to upgrade router
- Use device descriptions from static IP reservations
- Register for cloud services through the app
- More features and functionality
Master Roam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TP
- Adv Parental Controls Monthly1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
- Security+ Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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- Adv Parental Controls Yearly1 Month trial2 variants$17.991 Year
- Security+1 Year trial$35.991 Year
- Security+1 Month trial$35.991 Year
- Yearly1 Month trial$54.991 Year
- TP-Link On-the-Go Antivirus1 Year trial$109.991 Year
- Total Security Package1 Year trial3 variants$129.991 Year
- Total Security1 Year trial$159.991 Year
Master Roam
No in-app purchases
