# tpPLC

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035578020](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035578020)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1035578020`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TP-Link Systems Inc.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 1.70 / 5 (165 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.9
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-24
- **First published:** 2016-01-27
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tpplc/id1035578020)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/tpPLC/privacy](https://privacy.tp-link.com/app/tpPLC/privacy)

## Description

tpPLC lets you view and manage TP-Link powerline devices from your smartphone. Connect to the Wi‑Fi network of a compatible TP-Link powerline extender, then view all devices on your network and manage them with a few taps.

Key features include per‑device information, renaming, LED controls, data-rate viewing, factory reset, and removal. For extenders, you can also change and schedule its Wi‑Fi settings and redirect to the web management interface. Network‑wide actions include adding devices, setting a new network name, and toggling LEDs across all devices. Privacy policy and Terms of Use links are provided.

## Rankings

- #162,861 — Overall

## Review summary

The iOS tpPLC app offers easy setup and basic device management with access to a web UI, and can help diagnose network bottlenecks. However, its major drawbacks are inconsistent device discovery, iOS local-network permission issues, lack of support for newer devices, reliability problems after OS updates, and weak support options, leading to a largely negative user experience.

### Pros

- Easy to install and set up.
- Provides basic administration of the TP-Link network from the iOS app.
- Access to the device's web interface for more advanced configuration.
- Helpful for diagnosing bottlenecks and viewing per-device speeds.

### Cons

- Device discovery and connectivity are unreliable on iOS; devices disappear or show operation timeouts.
- Local network permission issues: the app does not appear in iOS Settings to grant Local Network access and fails to request it properly.
- Lack of support for newer TP-Link devices; some hardware is not supported by the app.
- Reliability can break after iOS updates, with features breaking or the app becoming unusable.
- Poor or slow support with limited troubleshooting options.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035578020)