Comparison

HandyApp vs TP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HandyApp

This utility app provides installers with tools to streamline the setup of intrusion systems. It allows for warranty activation, access to manuals and FAQs, and direct support contact. Users can also earn rewards by scanning product QR codes.

Highlights
  • Activate product warranties
  • Access installation manuals
  • Scan QR codes for rewards
  • Share product brochures
  • Contact support easily
  • Marketing and installation tools
Features
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RISCO Group's HandyApp includes a practical set of tools to assist you while installing RISCO Group’s intrusion systems. With HandyApp, you can extend product warranties, gain direct access to installation manuals, increase your efficiency, reduce your installation times, and scan for Stars to be redeemed for business rewards! · Activate product warranties on the day of installation to maximize warranty periods for an additional year! · Utilize a practical set of marketing and installation tools while you work. · Share product brochures and videos with current and prospective customers to increase sales potential. · Receive assistance as you need it, from installation manuals to FAQs. · Contact Support with a single tap. · Scan the QR codes on RISCO products to earn Stars as part of the RISCO Stars Partners Program; redeem Stars for rewards intended to boost your business!

About

TP

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
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Omada app is used for configuring and managing your Omada devices. You can change settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smart phone or tablet. STANDALONE MODE Standalone mode is designed for managing EAPs or wireless routers right away without having to spend time configuring a controller. Each device is managed separately. This mode is recommended for networks which only have a few EAPs (or wireless routers) and require only basic functions, such as home network. CONTROLLER MODE Controller mode works together with a software Omada Controller or a hardware Cloud Controller, and is suitable for managing multiple devices (including gateways, switches and EAPs) centrally. Controller mode allows you to configure and automatically synchronize unified settings to the devices in the network. Compared to Standalone Mode, more configuration options are available and supports to manage more devices in Controller mode. You can manage devices in Controller mode in two ways: via Local Access or Cloud Access. In Local Access mode, the Omada app can manage devices when the Controller and your mobile device are in the same subnet; in Cloud Access mode, the Omada app can access the Controller across the internet so you can manage your devices wherever you are. Compatibility List: The controller mode currently supports hardware cloud controllers (OC200 V1, OC300 V1), software Omada Controller v3.0.2 and above. (To experience more features support and more stable services, we recommend that you upgrade your controller to a new version). Standalone Mode currently supports the following models (with latest firmware): EAP245 (EU)/(US) V1 EAP225 (EU)/(US) V3/V2/V1 EAP115 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP110 (EU)/(US) V4/V2/V1 EAP225-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V1 EAP110-Outdoor (EU)/(US) V3/V1 EAP115-Wall (EU) V1 EAP225-Wall (EU) V2 ER706W (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 ER706W-4G (EU)/(US) V1/V1.6 *The latest firmware is required and can be downloaded from https://www.tp-link.com/omada_compatibility_list. More devices supported by the app are coming!

Screenshots

HandyApp4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TP at every 10 days against HandyApp's every 3 months. TP also leads on ratings volume (616 vs 3) and review sentiment (58% vs 40%). HandyApp's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HandyApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 616 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of HandyApp's written reviews are positive against 58% of TP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HandyApp ships an update every 3 months, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HandyApp versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandyAppTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (616 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews58.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3616 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRISCO GroupTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

HandyApp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

TP

All ratings616 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative31.6%

Bugs and requests

HandyApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TP

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Wireless device signal strength not shown

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve 2FA integration
  • Increase network speed reporting limit
  • More advanced configuration options
  • Persistent user settings and preferences
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  • Provide a 'clear all logs' function

In-app purchases

None

HandyApp

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HandyApp free?
HandyApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HandyApp or TP?
HandyApp is rated higher. HandyApp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 616 ratings.
Do HandyApp or TP have ads?
Neither HandyApp nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HandyApp or TP?
HandyApp ships an update every 3 months, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, HandyApp was updated on August 27, 2026 and TP on September 23, 2026.

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