# Reolink vs TP

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.

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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Reolink | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reolink/id995927563/reviews) | **[4.6 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-omada/id1327615864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 664 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 473 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reolink Digital Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/995927562) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### Reolink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reolink/id995927563)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 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.

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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.*