MikroTik vs IP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MikroTik
Configure and manage MikroTik routers and access points remotely. This tool provides access to essential network features like routing, firewall, and bandwidth management directly from your smartphone.
- RouterOS configuration
- Network management
- Firewall settings
- Bandwidth control
- Wireless AP setup
- Hotspot gateway management
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MikroTik RouterOS is the operating system of RouterBOARD and CCR devices. RouterOS provides all the core features for your network - routing, firewall, bandwidth management, wireless access point, backhaul link, hotspot gateway and more. Use the MikroTik smartphone app to configure your router in the field, or to apply the most basic initial settings for your MikroTik home access point. Requirements: RouterOS v6 or newer. Discussion forum: https://forum.mikrotik.com
IP
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IP-COM Official App This versatile App allows you to set up, manage and maintain multiple networks. Features: 1. Remotely manage multiple networks at a time 2. Get to know your internet status, configurations, and perform upgrade anytime, anywhere 3. Intuitive network topology presentation IP-COM WiFi App enables you to experience the easiest enterprise networking ever
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IP at 9.0 against MikroTik's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MikroTik ships an update every 2 months, IP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MikroTik | IP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (283 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 283 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikrotikls SIA | IP-COM Networks Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
MikroTik
Reported bugs
5 issues- Connection issues and 'connection refused' errors
- Inability to login or access certain settings
- Crashes when trying to view specific menus or data
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
- Incorrect display of information (e.g. DHCP leases, interface traffic)
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for RoMON and terminal access
- Improve navigation and search functionality
- Provide more customization options
- Optimize for tablet/iPad use
- Add support for more languages (e.g. Spanish, Russian)
IP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MikroTik
No in-app purchases
IP
No in-app purchases
