# TP vs Tenda WiFi

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TP | Tenda WiFi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (162K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tether/id599496594/reviews)** | [3.0 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenda-wifi/id931811111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162K** | 498 |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 16.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) | [Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/931811110) |

## What reviewers say

### TP

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### Tenda WiFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenda-wifi/id931811111)

Manage your smart Tenda home network products with this app. Enjoy full network coverage and a safe, convenient, and smart home network experience.

**Highlights:** Smart product management, Full home network coverage, Safe network experience, Convenient network control, Smart home integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mesh WiFi coverage
- 👍 Easy setup and configuration
- 💡 Useful app features
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🔋 Unreliable connectivity
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to detect or connect to mesh network
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to change language settings
- Firmware update failures

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced network management features
- Ability to change WiFi channel
- Improved firmware update process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TP free?

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

### Is Tenda WiFi free?

Tenda WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TP or Tenda WiFi?

TP is rated higher. TP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 162K ratings, while Tenda WiFi averages 3.0 from 498 ratings.

### Do TP or Tenda WiFi have ads?

Neither TP nor Tenda WiFi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TP or Tenda WiFi?

TP ships an update fortnightly, and Tenda WiFi every 3 weeks. Most recently, TP was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tenda WiFi on October 26, 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.*