Comparison

Licel Authenticator vs Mikrolink Hotspot

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

Head to head
About

Licel Authenticator

Features
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Licel Authenticator – The Secure, Simple Way to Protect Your Accounts Licel Authenticator offers a reliable, user-friendly solution for anyone looking to add an extra layer of security to their online accounts. With Licel's vTEE (virtual Trusted Execution Environment), certified by EMVCo, the app ensures your authentication data stays secure, providing peace of mind with every login. Features: Quick Setup with QR Scanning: Getting started is easy. Use your device’s camera to scan QR codes from any online service supporting OTP (One-Time Password) for immediate setup. Generate Secure Time-Based HOTP Codes: Licel Authenticator uses time-based HOTP (HMAC-Based One-Time Password) technology to generate secure login codes. Each code is unique and valid for a limited time, giving you an added layer of security that’s easy to use. Compatible with a Wide Range of Services: Licel Authenticator is universally compatible with any service that supports OTP-based 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). This includes major social media platforms, cloud services, financial institutions, and more. EMVCo-Certified Security with Licel vTEE: At the heart of Licel Authenticator is Licel's vTEE, an EMVCo-certified virtual Trusted Execution Environment. This technology adds a hardware-grade layer of security to protect sensitive authentication data on your device. Free and Easy to Use: Licel Authenticator is free to download and use, with all features fully accessible from the start. No account registration, no in-app purchases—just powerful security at no cost.

About

Mikrolink Hotspot

Manage your RouterOS hotspots directly from your mobile device. Set up users, monitor traffic, and configure network settings with a clean, secure interface. Ideal for quick daily administrative tasks without needing a laptop.

Highlights
  • Real-time router status and user monitoring
  • Create, edit, and delete hotspot users
  • Check traffic limits and active sessions
  • Manage DNS records and firewall rules
  • Export traffic reports (Premium)
  • Enable/disable servers and network interfaces
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Set up users, manage servers, update DNS, and check traffic — right from your phone. Mikrolink makes RouterOS hotspot management simple and fast. What you can do – See router status and connected users in real time – Create, edit, and delete hotspot users — with limits and profiles – Check usage details — traffic limits, active sessions, MAC/IP, and more – Manage DNS records and firewall rules in one place – Export traffic reports (PDF/CSV) (Premium) – Enable/disable servers and manage network interfaces Why Mikrolink – No laptop — no Winbox – Clean, easy interface – Secure connection via the RouterOS API – Built for quick daily admin tasks Compatibility – Works with routers running RouterOS Free vs Premium Free – Real-time traffic monitoring — unlimited – Profile edits — up to 3 per day Premium (subscription) – Unlimited profile edits – Traffic reports with export — PDF/CSV – Supports ongoing development Privacy Policy: https://yevgenii.dev/projects/mikrolink/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Licel Authenticator1 screens
Mikrolink Hotspot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Licel Authenticator at none against Mikrolink Hotspot's 3. Licel Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Mikrolink Hotspot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Licel Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Licel Authenticator versus Mikrolink Hotspot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLicel AuthenticatorMikrolink Hotspot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLicel CorporationYevgenii Kryzhanivskyi

In-app purchases

None

Licel Authenticator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mikrolink Hotspot

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$1.991 Month
  • Premium access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Licel Authenticator free?
Licel Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mikrolink Hotspot free?
Mikrolink Hotspot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Licel Authenticator or Mikrolink Hotspot have ads?
Neither Licel Authenticator nor Mikrolink Hotspot shows ads.

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