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

• App Store rating4.8★ from 20,474 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$2.49 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months69 of 2,199 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 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
• Tapo Care Cloud Advanced1 month free trial, then renews every month$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

Waste of moneyBrought this product and had nothing but dramas. No back end help. No response, talk about a company that is happy to take your money and deliver a lemon. I now regret not buying the other brand. I won’t be buying a Tapo unit again with the drop out. I hope this helps someone looking at reviews to…

App Constantly Requires Force Close/Restart to Reconnect to DevicesFirst time opening the app and viewing a camera works great. But if you leave the app and go back after 30 seconds, it can't reconnect to the camera or display another camera feed. Same goes for outlets and other devices. I have to force close the app and restart it to work. No settings help has…

Не грузит, не покупайтеНе прогружает видео wifi на месте работает отлично, на телефоне тоже все отлично, а камеры прогружает через раз, пишет проблема с сетью

Recent five-star reviews

Affordable camera, free working AppWhen you buy a surveillance/monitoring camera, you buy a reputable brand like TP-Link Tapo. The App is free to use, no constant ad blocking you app face like some nameless brand and no constant hassle from app developer urging you to upgrade to paid plans.

ReviewPerfecto easy use

Smart Lights AppGreat app for connecting and managing lights etc.

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

• Kasa Smart4.8★
• SmartLife: Smart Living4.7★
• Roku Smart Home4.7★
• The Official Wyze App4.6★

Also similar: Google Home (4.6★), Home (2.2★)

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 20,474 ratings. 69 of 2,199 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 Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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