# TP vs Palmtop Bell 3

TP and Palmtop Bell 3 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of TP's written reviews are positive against 0% of Palmtop Bell 3's. TP also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (158K vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Palmtop Bell 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TP against 4.8 for Palmtop Bell 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 158K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of TP's written reviews are positive against 0% of Palmtop Bell 3's.

TP ships an update fortnightly, Palmtop Bell 3 every 56 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Palmtop Bell 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews) | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palmtop-bell-3/id724557784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 56 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Genji](https://appshunter.io/developer/380876753) |

## 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


### Palmtop Bell 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palmtop-bell-3/id724557784)

This utility app simulates a desktop bell and allows you to set up to three distinct timers. It's designed to provide audible alerts for various time-based tasks, with sound volume dependent on your device's ringtone settings.

**Highlights:** Desktop bell simulation, Up to 3 timers, Customizable timer alerts, Volume control integration, Silent mode compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Developer a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Developer a Sushi | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is Palmtop Bell 3 free?

Palmtop Bell 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TP or Palmtop Bell 3?

TP and Palmtop Bell 3 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 158K and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do TP or Palmtop Bell 3 have ads?

Neither TP nor Palmtop Bell 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Palmtop Bell 3?

TP ships an update fortnightly, and Palmtop Bell 3 every 56 months. Most recently, TP was updated on October 16, 2026 and Palmtop Bell 3 on September 24, 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.*