BroadLink e vs Mi Wi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BroadLink e
Remotely manage your home appliances by controlling smart plugs. Turn devices on or off from anywhere using your smartphone.
- Remote appliance control
- Smart plug management
- Turn devices on/off
- Home automation
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This application is used for smart plugs designed by Broadlink Co.Ltd; It's main function is to remotely control your home appliances via turn on/off Broadlink smart plug.
Mi Wi
This app acts as a smart pocket Wi-Fi tool, allowing users to monitor their Mi Wi-Fi network and connected devices. It offers features for device management, security, and network optimization, promoting healthier usage habits and efficient router performance.
- Device management and permission control
- Unauthorized access alerts
- Malicious website firewall
- Wi-Fi scheduling for healthy habits
- Timed router reboots
- Visitor Wi-Fi access modes
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Version 5.0 of the Mi Wi-Fi app is now available! The new version delivers a smarter and more intuitive experience. This app is your smart pocket Wi-Fi tool, helping you to better monitor your Mi Wi-Fi and instantly access the settings of connected devices. Main features: 1. Device Management: Check networked devices anytime, anywhere, and view their status at a glance. You can set device-specific network and data access permissions, automatically allocate bandwidth for each device, and even set a nickname. 2. Unauthorized Access Prevention: Whenever an unauthorized device attempts to join the network, Mi Wi-Fi can automatically send you an alert, and even prevent high-risk devices from connecting. 3. Security Center: malicious website firewall. 4. Healthy Mode: switches off Wi-Fi at set times to prevent staying up too late and encourage healthy habits. 5. Reboot Schedule: timed reboots can keep the router operating at full efficiency. 6. Panel Indicator Switch: can be turned off to eliminate light pollution. 7. Red Envelope/Friend/Visitor Wi-Fi access modes: allow visitors to access devices more conveniently. Specific functions vary depending on the product model. Contact Info Email:miglobal-feedback@xiaomi.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mi Wi at 3.0 against BroadLink e's 2.4. Mi Wi also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 139). BroadLink e's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Mi Wi holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mi Wi has 2.5K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of BroadLink e's written reviews are positive against 24% of Mi Wi's.
BroadLink e ships an update every 5 weeks, Mi Wi every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BroadLink e | Mi Wi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (139 ratings) | 3.0 (2.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | 23.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 139 | 2.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Broadlink Co.,Ltd | Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
BroadLink e
Mi Wi
User reviews
BroadLink e
From 139 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well with Broadlink items
- 👍 Customizable remote controls
- 🔒 Secure remote access
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Unreliable connectivity
- 👎 Lack of updates and support
Mi Wi
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 🌐 Remote management
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues
- 🕰️ Slow performance
- 🤯 Confusing setup
Bugs and requests
BroadLink e
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when selecting devices
- Timers not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 15
- Remote access not functioning
Requested features
4 requests- Alexa/Google Assistant integration
- Apple Watch app
- Improved timer/scheduling functionality
- Better UI/UX for newer devices
Mi Wi
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to connect to router
- Disappearing device list
- Incorrect router status display
- Persistent login problems
Requested features
4 requests- Improved device detection
- Customizable parental controls
- Firmware update notifications
- Multi-language support
In-app purchases
BroadLink e
No in-app purchases
Mi Wi
No in-app purchases
