TP-Link Tapo subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.8★ from 21,161 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$2.49 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months85 of 2,843 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Free trial converts to a paid plan1 month free trial, then $3.49 per month

What TP-Link Tapo costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $2.49 per month.

• Tapo Care Basic 1 Cam/monthlyRenews every month, no trial$2.49
• Tapo Care Premium 1 Cam/monthRenews every month, no trial$3.49
• Tapo Care Cloud – 1 Camera1 month free trial, then renews every month$3.49
• Tapo Care Cloud – 2 Cameras1 month free trial, then renews every month$6.99
• Tapo Care Premium 2 Cam/monthRenews every month, no trial$6.99
• Tapo Care Basic 5 Cam/monthRenews every month, no trial$8.99
• Tapo Care Premium 3 Cam/monthRenews every month, no trial$10.49
• Tapo Care Premium (Monthly)Renews every month, no trial$11.99

How to cancel TP-Link Tapo

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select TP-Link Tapo (listed under a plan name such as Tapo Care Basic 1 Cam/monthly).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

Inconsistent camera positioning/control; Date/time stamp errors on recordings; Unreliable motion detection triggering; Frequent app crashes or freezes.

Recent one-star reviews

New updateSpot light won’t stay on despite the settings on night mode reflects it should.

Give us snapshot notifications without a subscriptionBogus that rich notifications, a simple and fundamental feature, are locked behind a paywall

Horrible return policyThey charge customers for shipping their damaged products back to them.

Recent five-star reviews

Great ExperienceHad great experience so far, the camera were a bargain, and the app works great and all essential features are free.

Easy!The camera was easy to set up. I love checking on my fur-baby during the day.

Home securityI started out by installing one of their outdoor cameras but it worked so well and was so easy to install that I put four others in place . After using the TP- link, I explored more of their security devices. I love this system. It’s easy to install, works better than I had expected and it’s easy to…

About the developer

TP-Link Systems Inc. has published on the App Store since May 17, 2013: 18 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

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Alternatives to TP-Link Tapo

• SmartLife: Smart Living4.7★

Also similar: Home Assistant (4.7★), Meross (4.5★), Aqara Home (4.7★), SwitchBot (3.4★), DREO (4.9★)

Questions people ask

How much does TP-Link Tapo cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $2.49 per month.

How do I cancel TP-Link Tapo?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select TP-Link Tapo and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does TP-Link Tapo have a free trial?

Yes: Tapo Care Cloud – 1 Camera offers a 1 month free trial, then $3.49 per month.

Is the Tapo app free to use?

The Tapo app is free to download and use for basic device management. However, advanced features like up to 30 days of cloud video history and AI detections for security cameras are available through a subscription service called Tapo Care.

TP-Link Tapo in one paragraph

TP-Link Tapo by TP-Link Systems Inc. is a Lifestyle app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $2.49 per month across 8 plan(s). App Store rating 4.8 from 21,161 ratings. 85 of 2,843 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (3%). The developer has 18 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Oct 23, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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