# TP vs Master Roam

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 (#41 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Master Roam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | **#41** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [深圳市途鸽信息有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/731267894) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

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

**Currently charting:** #41 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


### Master Roam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-roam/id1472105549)

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.

**Highlights:** Manage connected devices, Comprehensive device control, Purchase data packages, On-the-go data top-ups, Seamless connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is Master Roam free?

Master Roam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TP or Master Roam have ads?

Neither TP nor Master Roam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Master Roam?

TP ships an update fortnightly, and Master Roam every 2 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 15, 2026 and Master Roam on October 2, 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.*