Comparison

Lexmark ID vs MikroTik

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

Head to head
About

Lexmark ID

Verify the authenticity of Lexmark supplies by scanning QR codes or barcodes on security labels and retail cartons. Receive instant notifications about the status of your scanned items to ensure you are purchasing genuine products.

Highlights
  • Scan 2D QR codes on security labels
  • Scan barcodes of part serial numbers
  • Instant status notifications
  • Verify genuine Lexmark supplies
  • Check retail carton authenticity
Features
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Ensure the supplies you are purchasing are genuine Lexmark supply items. Serial numbers and bar codes are being added to supplies — on the retail carton, and security label. Scan the 2D QR code on the security label or the bar code of the part serial number and get notified instantly regarding its status.

About

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.

Highlights
  • RouterOS configuration
  • Network management
  • Firewall settings
  • Bandwidth control
  • Wireless AP setup
  • Hotspot gateway management
Features
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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

Screenshots

Lexmark ID1 screens
MikroTik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MikroTik at 46% against Lexmark ID's 0%. MikroTik also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (281 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MikroTik holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MikroTik has 281 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lexmark ID's written reviews are positive against 46% of MikroTik's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lexmark ID ships an update every 5 months, MikroTik every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lexmark ID versus MikroTik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLexmark IDMikroTik
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)3.9 (281 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews45.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3281 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB37 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVerify Brand LLCMikrotikls SIA

Customer experience

Lexmark ID

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MikroTik

All ratings268 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral14.2%
Negative40.1%

Bugs and requests

Lexmark ID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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)

In-app purchases

None

Lexmark ID

No in-app purchases

None

MikroTik

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lexmark ID free?
Lexmark ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MikroTik free?
MikroTik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lexmark ID or MikroTik?
MikroTik is rated higher. Lexmark ID averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MikroTik averages 3.9 from 281 ratings.
Do Lexmark ID or MikroTik have ads?
Neither Lexmark ID nor MikroTik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lexmark ID or MikroTik?
Lexmark ID ships an update every 5 months, and MikroTik every 2 months. Most recently, Lexmark ID was updated on October 23, 2026 and MikroTik on October 22, 2026.

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