# TP vs Beans View

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beans View at none against TP's 15. Beans View also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (158K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beans View asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beans View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 158K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TP ships an update fortnightly, Beans View every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Beans View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beans-view/id6504010816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 410 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) | [杭州萤石网络有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521597907) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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


### Beans View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beans-view/id6504010816)

Remotely manage your smart home security cameras and devices from anywhere in the world. Enjoy crystal-clear live streams, two-way audio communication, and instant motion detection alerts. Customize your security settings and easily share device access with family and friends.

**Highlights:** Remote camera management, Live stream viewing, Two-way audio communication, Motion detection alerts, Customizable detection zones, Device sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is Beans View free?

Beans View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TP or Beans View?

Beans View is rated higher. TP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Beans View averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TP or Beans View have ads?

Beans View shows ads; TP does not.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Beans View?

TP ships an update fortnightly, and Beans View every 2 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 15, 2026 and Beans View on October 12, 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.*