Comparison

StarLinkAssistant vs Midco Wi

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

Head to head
About

StarLinkAssistant

This app helps users set up, troubleshoot, and optimize their Starlink internet system. It provides detailed guides, real-time performance data, and assistance with common issues like obstructions and Wi-Fi configuration.

Highlights
  • Initial setup and wiring guides
  • Router/Wi-Fi status and configuration
  • Dishy (antenna) status and issue detection
  • Real-time satellite tracking and visibility
  • Internet speed and latency testing
  • Obstruction identification and recommendations
  • Direct access to Starlink support resources
Features
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I wrote the Starlink Assistant App(SLA) because integrating the Starlink System into my home Internet system was a bit difficult. Another reason is that seeing how the Starlink system works is great fun. I want this app to help everyone identify and fix issues, use, and enjoy Starlink. The app uses color images and help pages to assist you navigate through most issues. The main page displays general information about how it is performing. The Initial Setup page describes how to unbox & connect all equipment and wiring, install dishy (the Starlink Antenna), and configure the WiFi router. It also has YouTube links to explain how to unbox, install Dishy, configure your wifi router, and how to run a network cable. The Router/Wi-Fi page includes a test of the connection between the app and the router, display status of Uptime, and Wi-Fi software & firmware versions. Detailed instructions on how to use your own router are also included. The Dishy page displays your antenna/Dishy uptime, physical issues (if the motors are stuck, an issue with temperature, mast not level, or unexpected location), and hardware & software versions. The Satellite page will display “No Satellites” time, view all Satellites in real time(View map), show how & when you can see the satellites in the night sky, and a satellite help section. The Satellite help section describes how to use the View Satellite Map and give you a better understanding when satellite positions will be optimal. The Internet page will display whether the Internet is up or down, average latency times, Internet Speed time for Dishy(Direct Internet times), 4 different speed test checkers and Youtube links for instruction. The Obstructions page will display if there is a current Obstruction between Dishy and a satellite, Uptime, Obstruction recommendations and status. In case the obstruction is a tree, the app has information on local tree trimming companies. The Support page how to get Starlink Support, getting the debug information and links to popular Starlink support. The Help page describes in detail how to use each page (Setup, Router, Dishy, Satellite, Internet, Obstructions, & Support).

About

Midco Wi

Optimize, control, and protect your home network with smart Wi-Fi pods and an intuitive app. Manage devices, set access limits, and enhance security for a seamless internet experience.

Highlights
  • Streamlined navigation with dedicated tabs
  • AI-powered self-optimizing network
  • Advanced network security with threat monitoring
  • Network visibility and guest network management
  • Motion detection for user presence
  • User and device-level preference management
  • Simple self-installation with in-app guidance
Features
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A corner-to-corner connectivity solution, Midco® Wi-Fi brings your Midco internet to the next level. Midco Wi-Fi uses your existing internet connection, strategically placed pods and this app to optimize, control and protect your home network. To access the app, you must have Midco Wi-Fi (not just Midco internet). – Streamlined Navigation Using the app is now easier than ever. Its new tabbed navigation bar allows for simplified discovery and control: •Home – Provides a complete view of everything across your network. •People – View the people and devices on your network. •Newsfeed – Alerts you to any network activity, events and new features. •More – Quick access to settings and account management. – Smart Self-Optimizing Technology Midco Wi-Fi uses built-in AI to automatically adjust your network as devices come and go so you don’t have to think about your Wi-Fi – unless you want to. – Guard: Advanced Security When enabled, Midco Wi-Fi preemptively monitors threats to protect your network without impacting the performance of your browsing experience. Then, if a threat is detected, the device is automatically placed into quarantine to protect your network’s integrity. – Adapt: Network Visibility Have complete control over your home network. Know who is connecting – from which device and when. Create and manage guest networks and passwords for visitors outside your main home network. Then, use the built-in speed testing functionality within the Midco Wi-Fi app to ensure you’re getting the most out of your internet bandwidth per device. – Sense: Motion Detection Use each person’s primary device connection to determine if they’re at home or even the room where they’re connected to your network. – People and Devices Set and manage Midco Wi-Fi preferences at the user or device level. Start by creating a profile for each person. Then, set their content access limits, adblocking settings and more. Once you assign devices to each profile, those content access limits and adblocking settings will be applied to all their devices. Plus, you can set an everyday schedule by implementing device freezes. – Simple Self-Installation Grab your pods and go! Set up corner-to-corner coverage using the Midco Wi-Fi in-app tutorial or our easy, step-by-step instructions at Midco.com/Setup. Both options provide clear directions with visuals to guide you through the install process. Note: Self-installation may not be available (or a good fit) for everyone. Don’t have pods? Or have questions? Reach out at Midco.com/Contact.

Screenshots

StarLinkAssistant4 screens
Midco Wi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarLinkAssistant at 60% against Midco Wi's 3%. StarLinkAssistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Midco Wi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (343 vs 1). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarLinkAssistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midco Wi has 343 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of StarLinkAssistant's written reviews are positive against 3% of Midco Wi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarLinkAssistant ships an update every 3 weeks, Midco Wi every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StarLinkAssistant versus Midco Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarLinkAssistantMidco Wi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (343 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better2.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1343 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB232 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHerbert Richard LawsonMidcontinent Communications

Customer experience

StarLinkAssistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Midco Wi

All ratings343 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive2.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative87.2%

Bugs and requests

StarLinkAssistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Midco Wi

Reported bugs

59 issues
  • App does not work
  • Login buttons are useless
  • Constant input delay and lag
  • App is never working
  • Cannot pay from the app
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  • App is garbage
  • Cannot log into the app
  • App is not working
  • Blank screen when opened
  • Not able to login at all
  • Directed to a blank screen after login
  • Not able to enter login credentials
  • Broke. Zero use. Not functional.
  • Completely broken
  • Gets stuck on the “login” page, showing a blank screen.
  • Options don’t have enough context to understand what they do.
  • One pod says off-line and does not tell you why it’s off-line or give you any options to turn on.
  • App doesn’t work
  • Takes you to a blank screen, which you can’t do anything on except close and delete the app.
  • App no longer works.
  • Upon hitting sign in it launches a blank web browser page.
  • No support links, it just does nothing
  • No information from Midco whether this app is still meant to be used.
  • The app doesn’t work, Midco messed up
  • Try to sign in, but it won’t load.
  • Messed up my wi-fi so the pod no longer works for the wi-fi
  • DOES NOT WORK PERIOD!
  • Been trying to log in to this app for days.
  • Simply tells me to try again in a few seconds.
  • Insane that you have to download an app, to manage your Wi-Fi-
  • “Calculating” for hours and hours.
  • Literally why is there no option or am I Blind?
  • Too many unnamed devices and I need to kick the ones that are eating up the internet.
  • Please Fix
  • App crash when pressing bottom right icon
  • App keeps crashing
  • App crashes within a minute of opening.
  • Reset my modem after the remote update yesterday and it still keeps disconnecting
  • The app is constantly crashing
  • App constantly crashes.
  • I can’t do anything on it.
  • App works really well but still has its glitch’s!
  • App will crash if pressing the 3 lines at the bottom of the screen.
  • Pods randomly disappear and reappear.
  • This app is useless
  • The router page doesn't let you change most settings and says to download this app to gain access to all of the features.
  • When I open the app, it wants me to sign in with a midco account, which I don't have, and won't let me do anything unless I sign in.
  • Cosmetic App in Exchange Removed Settings
  • Midco released this cosmetic application while restricting the settings to troubleshoot the Wi-Fi.
  • The internet has been terrible ever since.
  • They refuse to restore access to actual control settings to fix what they’ve broken.
  • Horrible App
  • Never gets passed either the “something went wrong” or noting a network outage (even when I am actively using my internet).
  • Tried to log in multiple times kept saying error no account found
  • Something is t working
  • App was fine and worked great for months.
  • Twice in the last couple weeks I try to open app to only get a pop-up stating “something went wrong” and I cannot access any of the app functions.
  • My app keeps breaking and saying something went wrong and I’ve had to delete the app twice now and redownload it to make it work
  • Started downloading this app over a 30+ minutes ago and it’s still not even half way through…

Requested features

4 requests
  • Please Add Network Prioritization
  • Ability to pay from the app
  • Add things to the Adblocker
  • Ability to pay bills in one place

In-app purchases

None

StarLinkAssistant

No in-app purchases

None

Midco Wi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarLinkAssistant free?
StarLinkAssistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Midco Wi free?
Midco Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StarLinkAssistant or Midco Wi?
StarLinkAssistant is rated higher. StarLinkAssistant averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Midco Wi averages 3.7 from 343 ratings.
Do StarLinkAssistant or Midco Wi have ads?
StarLinkAssistant shows ads; Midco Wi does not.
Which is updated more often, StarLinkAssistant or Midco Wi?
StarLinkAssistant ships an update every 3 weeks, and Midco Wi every 9 months. Most recently, StarLinkAssistant was updated on June 1, 2026 and Midco Wi on September 13, 2026.

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