MikroTik vs CommandCue
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
CommandCue
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CommandCue puts straightforward MXNet system control on your iOS device. Connect directly to a compatible MXNet Control Box on your local network, then route sources, manage displays, and control TV power from one clean interface. CONTROL YOUR AV SYSTEM • Route any discovered encoder to an individual decoder • Send a source to all displays when needed • View the source currently routed to each display • Send CEC power-on and power-off commands ORGANIZE YOUR INSTALLATION • Rename encoders and decoders • Mark frequently used devices as favorites • Search sources and displays by name • View device status and system information BUILT FOR DAILY USE • Automatic connection monitoring • Clear operation confirmations and error feedback • Light, dark, and system appearance modes • Direct local-network communication with the CBOX • No account, cloud service, advertising, or subscription required REQUIREMENTS CommandCue requires a compatible MXNet Control Box running firmware 2.71 or newer. Your iPhone must be connected to a network that can reach the CBOX. Available commands and CEC behavior may depend on your MXNet equipment, connected displays, configuration, and firmware. CommandCue is an independent control utility developed by Auburn Technology Solutions. MXNet and related product names are the property of their respective owners. CommandCue is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the MXNet hardware manufacturer.
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Verdict
MikroTik and CommandCue are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | MikroTik | CommandCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (267 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 267 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikrotikls SIA | Auburn Technology Solutions, LLC |
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)
CommandCue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MikroTik
No in-app purchases
CommandCue
No in-app purchases









