TP vs Tenda WiFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TP
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.
- 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
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TP-Link Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your TP-Link Router/ xDSL Router/ Range Extender with your mobile devices. From quick setup to parental controls, Tether provides a simple, intuitive user interface to see your device status, online client devices and their privileges. - Setup SSID, password and Internet or VDSL/ADSL settings of your devices - Block unauthorized users who are accessing your devices - Manage permissions of client devices - Parental control function with schedule and URL-based Internet access management - Find the best location to place your range extender - Automatically turn off the LEDs at specific time - Manage most of TP-Link devices simultaneously View compatible routers of Tether: https://www.tp-link.com/tether/product-list/#wi-fi-routers To learn how to find the hardware version of your device, go to http://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html More devices supported by Tether are coming soon! Important Notes ● Upgrade firmware is required. Go to the download page to choose the correct version and download the latest firmware: http://www.tp-link.com/support.html ● TP-Link Tether does not work when connected to guest network ● For any issue, please contact http://www.tp-link.com/support.html ● Privacy Policy: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Tether/privacy ● Terms of Use: https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/Tether/tou ● HomeShield Subscription Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/service-agreement/?app=tether ● Auto-Renewal Service Agreement: https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield/auto-renewal-service-agreement/?app=tether
Tenda WiFi
Manage your smart Tenda home network products with this app. Enjoy full network coverage and a safe, convenient, and smart home network experience.
- Smart product management
- Full home network coverage
- Safe network experience
- Convenient network control
- Smart home integration
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Tenda WiFi App provides users with smart Tenda home product management services, meeting the requirements of full coverage of home networks. It is a smart assistant for users to enjoy a safe, convenient and smart home network experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 95% against Tenda WiFi's 17%. TP also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (162K vs 498). Tenda WiFi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tenda WiFi asks for nothing beyond the download.
TP holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 162K ratings behind it against 498, 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 17% of Tenda WiFi's.
TP ships an update fortnightly, Tenda WiFi every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | TP | Tenda WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (162K ratings) — better | 3.0 (498 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews — better | 16.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 162K — better | 498 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #37 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
TP
Tenda WiFi
User reviews
TP
From 162K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 User friendly
- 👍 Simple and easy
- 👍 Awesome tech
- 👍 Top wifi
Room to improve
- 🐛 Set up not clear
- 🐛 Fairly straight forward
- 🐛 Workroom
- 🐛 Dark Mode
- 🐛 Unable to login
Tenda WiFi
From 498 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great mesh WiFi coverage
- 👍 Easy setup and configuration
- 💡 Useful app features
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🔋 Unreliable connectivity
- 👎 Poor customer support
Bugs and requests
TP
Reported bugs
11 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Can't set date and time
- Client icons don't save when changed
- Parental controls not working
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- Forced to create an online account to manage local device
- Constantly logging in and out
- Trouble connecting to router
- Changing MAC addresses causing issues
- Blocking clients not working
- App not recognizing own devices
Requested features
10 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Manual configuration
- More advanced configuration options
- IFTTT functionality
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- Don't change MAC address of connected devices
- Provide information to upgrade router
- Use device descriptions from static IP reservations
- Register for cloud services through the app
- More features and functionality
Tenda WiFi
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to detect or connect to mesh network
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to change language settings
- Firmware update failures
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- More advanced network management features
- Ability to change WiFi channel
- Improved firmware update process
In-app purchases
TP
- Adv Parental Controls Monthly1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
- Security+ Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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- Adv Parental Controls Yearly1 Month trial2 variants$17.991 Year
- Security+1 Year trial$35.991 Year
- Security+1 Month trial$35.991 Year
- Yearly1 Month trial$54.991 Year
- TP-Link On-the-Go Antivirus1 Year trial$109.991 Year
- Total Security Package1 Year trial3 variants$129.991 Year
- Total Security1 Year trial$159.991 Year
Tenda WiFi
No in-app purchases







