Comparison

MikroTik vs MERCUSYS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • RouterOS configuration
  • Network management
  • Firewall settings
  • Bandwidth control
  • Wireless AP setup
  • Hotspot gateway management
Features
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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

About

MERCUSYS

Easily set up and manage your mesh Wi-Fi system. The app guides you through installation, helps optimize unit placement for better coverage, and provides comprehensive control over your network. Enjoy faster, more reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home.

Highlights
  • Mesh Wi-Fi setup
  • Network management
  • Device connection monitoring
  • Guest network sharing
  • Website access restriction
  • Wi-Fi scheduling for devices
  • Device Wi-Fi priority control
Features
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To set up your Halo/Router network, simply plug one of your Halo/Router units into your modem and follow the instructions in the MERCUSYS app. The app also helps you find the best spots in your home to place additional Halo units. Once your Halo/Router network is up and running, you can enjoy faster, stronger Wi-Fi connections that won't drop out, even when you're moving from room to room. Plus, you can manage your entire Halo Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System right from the MERCUSYS app,including: - Sharing your guest network with visitors - Viewing which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi - Restricting access to websites of your choosing - Setting a time restriction and pause the Wi-Fi on kids' devices - Controlling when certain devices have Wi-Fi access - Picking which devices get Wi-Fi priority - Adding a family member as a network manager to help you monitor your network MERCUSYS App has met EAA requirements. View compatible list of MERCUSYS: https://www.mercusys.com/support/mercusys-app/#compatible-products Note: Please make sure you have updated to the latest firmware that supports MERCUSYS. Privacy Policy: https://www.mercusys.com/en/app/privacy#sec_a Terms of Service: https://www.mercusys.com/en/app/privacy#sec_b

Screenshots

MikroTik4 screens
MERCUSYS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MERCUSYS at 89% against MikroTik's 46%. MERCUSYS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MikroTik's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. MERCUSYS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. MikroTik asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MERCUSYS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 797 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of MikroTik's written reviews are positive against 89% of MERCUSYS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MikroTik ships an update every 2 months, MERCUSYS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MikroTik versus MERCUSYS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMikroTikMERCUSYS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (281 ratings)4.8 (797 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews89.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281797 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB764 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMikrotikls SIAMERCUSYS Technologies Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MikroTik

All ratings268 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral14.2%
Negative40.1%

MERCUSYS

All ratings761 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews1,105 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.7%

User reviews

MikroTik

From 281 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fully functional
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 👍 Comprehensive features
  • 👍 Handy for on-the-go management
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection
  • 🐛 Unstable after updates
  • 🐛 Inability to configure certain settings

MERCUSYS

From 797 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 💡 Helpful app features
  • 🔒 Good security and parental controls
  • 🌐 Excellent WiFi coverage and connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes or bugs
  • 🔌 Limited functionality in certain modes
  • 📱 App could use more customization options
  • 🔍 Difficulty identifying connected devices

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)

MERCUSYS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App sometimes fails to detect or connect to router
  • Inconsistent performance after firmware updates
  • Difficulty renaming or customizing mesh nodes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve device management and monitoring
  • Implement automatic network optimization
  • Provide more granular parental control settings

In-app purchases

None

MikroTik

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

MERCUSYS

Subscriptions8
  • Premium 1 Cam/month1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • Premium 2 Cam/month1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Cam/month1 Month trial$10.491 Month
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  • Premium 10 Cam/month1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Cam/year1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium 2 Cam/year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium 3 Cam/year1 Month trial$104.991 Year
  • Premium 10 Cam/year1 Month trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is MikroTik free?
MikroTik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MERCUSYS free?
MERCUSYS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MikroTik or MERCUSYS?
MERCUSYS is rated higher. MikroTik averages 3.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while MERCUSYS averages 4.8 from 797 ratings.
Do MikroTik or MERCUSYS have ads?
Neither MikroTik nor MERCUSYS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MikroTik or MERCUSYS?
MikroTik ships an update every 2 months, and MERCUSYS every 3 weeks. Most recently, MikroTik was updated on October 22, 2026 and MERCUSYS on October 29, 2026.

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