Comparison

Airconsole QuickStart vs MistAI

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

Head to head
About

Airconsole QuickStart

This app simplifies the setup of a Wi-Fi adapter for connecting legacy serial devices to iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth to quickly configure network settings, serial ports, and remote access without requiring a shared IP network.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy configuration
  • Out-of-band setup
  • No shared IP network required
  • Configure LAN IP, Gateway, DNS, Wi-Fi
  • Setup Serial Ports and Remote Access
  • Save and apply configurations
Features
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Airconsole is a Serial and Ethernet over WIFI adapter for iPad and iPhone. It allows for connecting legacy RS232 devices into your iOS device. This Airconsole QuickStart app speeds up the configuration of your Airconsole settings via Bluetooth Low Energy. Use the simple wizard interface to quickly discover, configure and deploy Airconsole and Airconsole TS devices without having to join to the same IP network as the Airconsole device. Read below for features - Quickly configure Airconsole devices via out of band Bluetooth Low Energy - No Need to join Airconsole-XX WIFI network or connect to same LAN to get up and running - Allows for most configuration tasks - setup LAN IP, Gateway, DNS, WIFI, Serial Ports and Remote Access - Save configuration from one Airconsole and Apply to another one later - Works with both Airconsole 2.0 and Airconsole TS To learn more about Airconsole adaptor see www.get-console.com

About

MistAI

This app simplifies the installation and on-boarding of Juniper network devices, including switches, routers, and access points. It offers secure login, device claiming, inventory management, and detailed site and device information for administrators and installers.

Highlights
  • Secure login with Mist account
  • Claim devices using codes or QR scans
  • Search and manage device inventory
  • View site and device information
  • Map view for Access Points
  • Device status and details
Features
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The Mist AI app is designed to help in installing Juniper Switch(es), Wan edge routers, Mist edge, and Mist Access Point(s) for easy on-boarding. Mist AI supports the user roles mentioned below: • Admin role: Access to all the application features. • Installer role: Limited access. They can only do the initial setup of devices in the Org. Mist AI has the following features: LOGIN • Allows users with the admin/installer role to securely log in with their existing Mist account. • Log in via SSO and biometric authentication. CLAIM DEVICE • Claim a Juniper Switch(es), Wan edge routers, Mist edge, and Mist Access Point(s) to an Org or Site using a Claim or QR code(if not already claimed via activation code). DEVICE INVENTORY • Fast and easy way to search devices by name, mac, or scanning a QR at the Org level. • View list and count of devices on the Org Level. • An efficient way to assign multiple devices to a Site. • View device model and associate Site name. SITE INFORMATION • View Juniper Switch(es), Wan edge routers, Mist edge and Mist Access Point(s) in list view. • View Access Points in map view. • Fast and easy way to search devices by name, mac, or scanning a QR at the Site level. • View the total number of devices on the Site. • Device status (connected or disconnected). • Navigate to the device detail page. DEVICE DETAILS • View device details such as name, mac, status (connected/disconnected), firmware version, and uptime. • Unassign, Unclaim, or Replace devices. • Remove the Access Point from a map. (AP only) • Allows placement of an Access Point on a floor plan with the ability to set AP height and LED orientation.(AP only) MIST AI APP REQUIREMENTS • Mist Account. • Admin/Installer role access to the deployment Org. • Juniper Switch(es), Wan edge routers, Mist edge and Mist Access Point(s) USER MANUAL • https://www.mist.com/documentation/mist-ai-mobile-app/

Screenshots

Airconsole QuickStart1 screens
MistAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MistAI at 4.1 against Airconsole QuickStart's 1.7. MistAI also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%). Airconsole QuickStart's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

MistAI holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Airconsole QuickStart's written reviews are positive against 25% of MistAI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airconsole QuickStart ships an update every 3 months, MistAI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Airconsole QuickStart versus MistAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirconsole QuickStartMistAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (9 ratings)4.1 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings915 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmix Capital LimitedMist Systems

Customer experience

Airconsole QuickStart

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MistAI

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Airconsole QuickStart

No in-app purchases

None

MistAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Airconsole QuickStart free?
Airconsole QuickStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MistAI free?
MistAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Airconsole QuickStart or MistAI?
MistAI is rated higher. Airconsole QuickStart averages 1.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MistAI averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.
Do Airconsole QuickStart or MistAI have ads?
Neither Airconsole QuickStart nor MistAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airconsole QuickStart or MistAI?
Airconsole QuickStart ships an update every 3 months, and MistAI every 2 months. Most recently, Airconsole QuickStart was updated on September 19, 2026 and MistAI on September 24, 2026.

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