MikroTik vs Wibuddy
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
Wibuddy
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Wibuddy is the mobile companion for in-vehicle video recorders (MDVR). It connects to your device directly over the local network — no account, no cloud server, nothing leaves your phone and the vehicle. Features: · Live view — watch every cabin camera in real time, single view or 4-channel grid, main/sub stream switching for low latency · Playback — search recordings by date and channel, play and seek right on the device · Download — save vehicle recordings to your phone and export them; snapshots go to your photo library · On-phone recording — record what you are watching for quick evidence · PTZ control — pan and tilt supported cameras from your handset · Device settings — channels, recording schedule, network and storage parameters, edited on the go · Alarm events — review the device's active-safety alarms Built for fleet managers, bus and freight operators, and construction vehicle monitoring. Privacy: Wibuddy collects no personal data and contacts only the vehicle device on your own Wi-Fi/LAN when you connect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wibuddy at every 2 weeks against MikroTik's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, Wibuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MikroTik | Wibuddy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikrotikls SIA | MOMOE OKADA |
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)
Wibuddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MikroTik
No in-app purchases
Wibuddy
No in-app purchases
