# Cloud Station vs TP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TP at 59% against Cloud Station's 14%. TP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). Cloud Station's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TP has 644 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Cloud Station's written reviews are positive against 59% of TP's.

Cloud Station ships an update every 5 months, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Station | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-station/id896063119/reviews) | **[4.6 (644 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **644** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIGA-BYTE TEHCHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477410871) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-station/id896063119)

Control and manage your desktop PC remotely from your mobile device. Access files, control media playback, and even overclock your system. Share your PC's internet connection and automate system suspension when you're away.

**Highlights:** Remote PC control (keyboard/mouse/media), Home cloud file access, Remote overclocking, Auto Green system suspension, Internet HotSpot sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Cloud Station free?

Cloud Station 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, Cloud Station or TP?

TP is rated higher. Cloud Station averages 1.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 644 ratings.

### Do Cloud Station or TP have ads?

Neither Cloud Station nor TP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Station or TP?

Cloud Station ships an update every 5 months, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, Cloud Station was updated on September 29, 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.*