# TRENDnetVIEW vs TP

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against TRENDnetVIEW's 2.9. TP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (59% vs 27%). TRENDnetVIEW's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRENDnetVIEW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284 and 644 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of TRENDnetVIEW's written reviews are positive against 59% of TP's.

TRENDnetVIEW ships an update monthly, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TRENDnetVIEW | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243/reviews) | **[4.6 (644 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 284 | **644** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### TRENDnetVIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trendnetview/id640442243)

View live video streams from compatible TRENDnet cameras directly on your mobile device. The app automatically discovers cameras on your network, offering live feeds, digital zoom, and real-time pan/tilt control for PTZ models. Capture snapshots and listen to audio from cameras with built-in microphones.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Auto-detect TRENDnet cameras, Thumbnail view of all cameras, Digital zoom, Real-time PTZ control, Snapshot capture, Audio monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and direct
- ✨ Works well on LAN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Freezes and disconnects frequently
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- ⚠️ No longer supported or updated
- 🔍 Limited features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 6 and newer
- Landscape mode not working properly
- Randomly deletes camera connections
- Fails to connect to cameras over WAN

**Requested features**

- Add preset camera positions
- Improve camera controls and settings
- Implement video recording capability
- Allow sorting and organizing of cameras


### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864)

Configure and manage your network devices remotely. Monitor network status, manage clients, and change settings from your smartphone or tablet. Supports both standalone device management and centralized control for multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Configure Omada devices, Monitor network status, Manage clients, Standalone mode for individual devices, Controller mode for centralized management, Local and cloud access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote management
- 🚀 Fast and simple setup
- 👍 Powerful network management features
- 🚀 Seamless configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Lacks 2FA support
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 👎 Slow performance and UI
- 🐛 Unreliable device discovery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing local controller
- Cannot reboot devices from the app
- Firmware update breaks cloud access
- Incompatible organization error
- Wireless client information not displayed

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve 2FA integration
- Increase network speed reporting limit
- More advanced configuration options
- Persistent user settings and preferences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TRENDnetVIEW free?

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

### Is TP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TRENDnetVIEW or TP?

TP is rated higher. TRENDnetVIEW averages 2.9 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 644 ratings.

### Do TRENDnetVIEW or TP have ads?

Neither TRENDnetVIEW nor TP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TRENDnetVIEW or TP?

TRENDnetVIEW ships an update monthly, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, TRENDnetVIEW was updated on October 9, 2026 and TP on October 15, 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.*