Comparison

Amcrest View Pro vs TP

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

Head to head
About

Amcrest View Pro

This application connects with Amcrest IP cameras and HDCVI DVR/NVR systems. It allows users to configure their cameras and view live feeds from any location globally.

Highlights
  • Connects to Amcrest IP cameras
  • Supports HDCVI DVR & NVR systems
  • Remote camera configuration
  • Global live camera viewing
  • Easy setup
Features
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Amcrest View is used in conjunction with Amcrest IP Cameras as well as HDCVI DVR & NVR systems. Configure your cameras together with the Amcrest View app to see your cameras from anywhere in the world!

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

Amcrest View Pro4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against Amcrest View Pro's 2.7. TP also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Amcrest View Pro's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 616). 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

TP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 616 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Amcrest View Pro's written reviews are positive against 58% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amcrest View Pro ships an update every 3 months, TP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Amcrest View Pro versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmcrest View ProTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (2.4K ratings)4.6 (616 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews58.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better616
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmcrestTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

Amcrest View Pro

All ratings2,412 ratings
Positive37.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative54.1%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral11.2%
Negative61.7%

TP

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

User reviews

Amcrest View Pro

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 Good security features
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 💡 Useful as a baby monitor

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and notifications
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 🔋 Camera goes offline randomly

TP

From 616 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Amcrest View Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access playback or settings
  • Cameras disappear from the app at random times
  • PTZ functions no longer work
  • Push notifications have stopped working
  • Difficulty reconnecting cameras to new WiFi networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to customize motion detection settings
  • Improve playback functionality and timeline controls
  • Implement better support for multiple cameras
  • Allow firmware updates through the app
  • Optimize app for larger iPhone screens

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

Amcrest View Pro

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amcrest View Pro free?
Amcrest View Pro 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, Amcrest View Pro or TP?
TP is rated higher. Amcrest View Pro averages 2.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 616 ratings.
Do Amcrest View Pro or TP have ads?
Neither Amcrest View Pro nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amcrest View Pro or TP?
Amcrest View Pro ships an update every 3 months, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, Amcrest View Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and TP on September 23, 2026.

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