Comparison

Mi vs dewenwils

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

Head to head
About

Mi

Features
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This APP can control Mi-Light WiFi series products; it can control light color, brightness, saturation and color temperature;You can share the device to your friends and manage sharing;Wherever you are, you can fulfill all the function by the APP.Mi-Light WiFi series also work on Amazon ECHO voice control.(2.4GHz RF series products need WiFi Remote Control to work on Amazon ECHO) This APP does not support iBox1 and iBox2

About

dewenwils

Control your smart home devices remotely and connect them for a seamless experience. Monitor device status from anywhere and share access with family members. Discover and purchase new smart products through the integrated online mall.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Smart home connection
  • Family device sharing
  • Real-time status feedback
  • Online smart product mall
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Life is simple from now on. 1、Device Control: remote control, build a "smart family". 2、Smart Connection: fast connection, enjoy the extremely speed experience. 3、Shared Devices: make it easy for the whole family to enjoy smart life. 4、Information Feedback: gain insight into the status of your home devices, anytime, anywhere. 5、Online Mall: enter the mall to buy smart products.

Screenshots

Mi4 screens
dewenwils4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mi at every 3 months against dewenwils's every 10 months. Mi also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mi ships an update every 3 months, dewenwils every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mi versus dewenwils: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidewenwils
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (225 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Xincaiyi Technology Co., Ltd.Dewenwils Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Mi

No in-app purchases

None

dewenwils

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mi free?
Mi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dewenwils free?
dewenwils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mi or dewenwils have ads?
Neither Mi nor dewenwils shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mi or dewenwils?
Mi ships an update every 3 months, and dewenwils every 10 months. Most recently, Mi was updated on October 2, 2026 and dewenwils on October 8, 2026.

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