# TP vs Anker Power

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anker Power at none against TP's 15. TP's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 70%) and ratings volume (158K vs 1.4K). On price, update cadence, 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. Anker Power asks for nothing beyond the download.

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 158K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 70% of Anker Power's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Anker Power |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-power/id1635029057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 723 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

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

**Currently charting:** #43 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


### Anker Power

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anker-power/id1635029057)

Remotely manage and monitor your Anker power banks, outdoor energy storage, and solar devices. Control output, check status, and perform over-the-air updates for a smarter energy experience.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time status monitoring, Over-the-air updates, Adjust output power, Turn devices on/off

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful and reliable
- 💡 Useful app features
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💡 Lacking advanced features
- 🔋 Battery management limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Firmware update issues
- Bluetooth disconnection problems

**Requested features**

- Battery health monitoring
- Customizable charge limits
- Time-of-use scheduling
- Improved app performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is Anker Power free?

Anker Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TP or Anker Power?

TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Anker Power averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do TP or Anker Power have ads?

Neither TP nor Anker Power shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Anker Power?

TP ships an update fortnightly, and Anker Power fortnightly. Most recently, TP was updated on October 16, 2026 and Anker Power on October 15, 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.*