# TP vs XMS Config

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XMS Config at none against TP's 15. XMS Config also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). TP's advantage is chart position (#29 vs unranked). 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. XMS Config asks for nothing beyond the download.

TP ships an update fortnightly, XMS Config every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | XMS Config |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (161K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **161K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Chois Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/412843396) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

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

**Currently charting:** #29 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


### XMS Config

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xms-config/id6745594607)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is XMS Config free?

XMS Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TP or XMS Config have ads?

Neither TP nor XMS Config shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TP or XMS Config?

TP ships an update fortnightly, and XMS Config every 10 days. Most recently, TP was updated on October 23, 2026 and XMS Config on October 5, 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.*