Comparison

Reolink vs TP

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

Head to head
About

Reolink

Easily access and monitor your security cameras and NVRs from anywhere. Watch live streams, playback recordings, and receive real-time motion detection alerts. Enjoy peace of mind with a user-friendly interface for home and business surveillance.

Highlights
  • Remote camera and NVR access
  • Live streaming
  • Video recording playback
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Multi-channel viewing
  • PTZ camera control
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Reolink App is an easy-to-use security camera system surveillance app. It enables you to locally or remotely access your IP cameras and NVRs on mobile devices. You can monitor and watch live streaming of your home and business anywhere and anytime. It helps you easily get peace of mind. Key Features: 1. Only 3 steps to access cameras and NVRs (at the same local network) --- the easiest solution ever. 2. Easy and friendly interface for all users to use. 3. Remotely monitor and watch live streaming via 3G/4G or WiFi anywhere and anytime. 4. Multi-channel viewing (up to 16 channels) on screen at the same time. 5. Remotely playback video recording from your camera SD card and NVR HDD. 6. Capture video from live view channels on your mobile device to playback. 7. Capture single and multiple images to save on your mobile device. 8. Get emails or push notifications in real time when motion detection is triggered. 9. Schedule video recording (including motion-triggered recording) at anytime. 10. Control PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras remotely (left, right, up and down). Note: Reolink App is compatible with NVRs and IP Cams from Reolink. More Supports: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReolinkTech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReolinkTech Contact: https://reolink.com/contact-us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHKZX6fFVtWd4tnnRkzrMA

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
Read full description

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

Reolink4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TP at 4.6 against Reolink's 4.0. TP also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 25%). Reolink's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 664). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reolink has 9.7K ratings behind it against 664, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Reolink's written reviews are positive against 59% of TP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reolink ships an update fortnightly, TP every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Reolink versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReolinkTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9.7K ratings)4.6 (664 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.7K — better664
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#201 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size473 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReolink Digital Technology Co., LtdTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

Reolink

All ratings9,663 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative20.2%
Written reviews1,705 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.0%

TP

All ratings644 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative31.0%

User reviews

Reolink

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well when connected
  • 📸 Good camera quality
  • 💰 Affordable price
  • 🔒 Secure system
  • 🔌 Wired and wireless options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially remotely
  • 🔋 Battery drain and charging problems
  • 🕰️ Slow motion detection and playback
  • 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
  • 📱 Subpar app experience

TP

From 664 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

Reolink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Inability to change passwords
  • Cameras disconnecting randomly
  • Playback issues and failures
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to pause/snooze notifications
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • Landscape mode support on tablets
  • Consolidated event history across cameras
  • Faster/smoother video playback controls

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
Show 1 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Provide a 'clear all logs' function

In-app purchases

None

Reolink

No in-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reolink free?
Reolink 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, Reolink or TP?
TP is rated higher. Reolink averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while TP averages 4.6 from 664 ratings.
Do Reolink or TP have ads?
Neither Reolink nor TP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reolink or TP?
Reolink ships an update fortnightly, and TP every 10 days. Most recently, Reolink was updated on October 28, 2026 and TP on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons