# MikroTik vs knock(1)

The clearest difference is rating: knock(1) at 5.0 against MikroTik's 3.9. MikroTik's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

knock(1) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MikroTik has 281 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MikroTik | knock(1) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mikrotik/id1323064830/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock1/id6762497209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikrotikls SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323064829) | [Jeffrey Cousens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877690927) |

## What reviewers say

### MikroTik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mikrotik/id1323064830)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


### knock(1)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock1/id6762497209)

This utility app allows you to remotely open firewall ports on your server using a saved sequence of connection attempts from your iPhone. It supports TCP or UDP for each port and provides live feedback on the connection status.

**Highlights:** Save and reuse multiple host configurations, Per-port TCP or UDP selection, Configurable inter-packet delay, Live per-port result display, Native SwiftUI interface, No tracking or analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MikroTik free?

MikroTik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is knock(1) free?

knock(1) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MikroTik or knock(1)?

knock(1) is rated higher. MikroTik averages 3.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while knock(1) averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MikroTik or knock(1) have ads?

Neither MikroTik nor knock(1) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MikroTik or knock(1)?

MikroTik ships an update every 2 months, and knock(1) every 2 months. Most recently, MikroTik was updated on October 22, 2026 and knock(1) on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*