MikroTik vs Asecu
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
Asecu
Access and manage your devices remotely through WiFi or cellular data. View live feeds, capture footage, receive alarm notifications, and control multiple surveillance cameras from your phone.
- Remote device access
- Real-time monitoring
- Video playback
- Capture footage
- Alarm notifications
- Centralized management
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Asecu is a software to monitor real-time and playback. When your Phone using a WiFi or cellular data, can access your device by the software. The software main features are: 1. anytime, anywhere access to your device, you can view real-time monitoring and video files; 2. anytime, anywhere to capture real-time monitoring picture, video and stored on the cell phone; 3. receive your equipment alarm message and push to the software; 4. ultra low bit-stream, multi picture monitoring, voice intercom, digital zoom; 5. centralized manage all your video surveillance equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MikroTik at 46% against Asecu's 0%. Asecu's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MikroTik | Asecu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (282 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 282 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikrotikls SIA | 梅 龙 |
Customer experience
MikroTik
Asecu
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)
Asecu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MikroTik
No in-app purchases
Asecu
No in-app purchases
