Mi Wi vs ASUS Router
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
ASUS Router
Effortlessly manage your ASUS router from anywhere. Monitor your network, set up guest access, and enhance security with advanced features. Optimize your Wi-Fi experience with remote control and comprehensive network tools.
- Remote router monitoring and management
- AiMesh network setup and optimization
- Parental controls with time scheduling and content blocking
- Client device management with bandwidth limiting
- Guest network creation and QR code sharing
- VPN Fusion and VPN Server capabilities
- AiProtection security features
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The ASUS Router app unlocks the power to manage your network in just a few taps whenever you want, wherever you go. We are aiming to provide the best Wi-Fi and Internet-surfing experiences you have ever had with these comprehensive features. KEY FEATURES: *Router Monitoring and Remote Management *AiMesh ….….Add AiMesh node ….….AiMesh Network Topology ….….Network management and optimization ….….AiMesh node monitoring and customized settings ….….Full backhaul options *Parental Controls ….….Time scheduling ….….Content Block ….….Online/Offline schedule *Client Device Management ….….Safe Browsing ….….Bandwidth limiter ….….Block Internet access ….….Customizable device icon and nickname *Guest network ….….Create guest network ….….Share WiFi with QR code *More Features ….….Account binding ….….4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering ….….Port Status ….….VPN Fusion ….….VPN Server ….….AiProtection ….….Firmware Update ….….QoS ….….Mobile Game Mode ….….DNS settings ….….VPN clients ….….Wireless settings ….….Connect with Alexa ….….Google assistant ….….Router setting backup ….….IP Binding ….….WOL (Wake-on-LAN) ….….Port forwarding (RT models)/ OpenNAT (ROG Models) ….….Schedule Reboot ….….ASUS Notice ----- SUPPORTED MODELS - All ZenWiFi line up - All 802.11ax line up - All 802.11be line up - All ROG Rapture line up - All ROG Strix line up - All TUF Gaming line up - Lyra/Lyra mini/Lyra Trio/Lyra Voice (needs to be at least 3.0.0.4.384 version) - Blue Cave - RT-AC5300 - RT-AC3100 - RT-AC88U - RT-AC3200 - RT-AC2900 - RT-AC2600 - RT-AC2400 - RT-AC2200 - RT-AC87U/R - RT-AC86U - RT-AC85U - RT-AC85P - RT-AC65P - RT-AC57U - RT-AC68U/R/P/W/UF - RT-AC65U - RT-AC1900 - RT-AC1900P/U - RT-AC1750 - RT-AC1750 B1 - RT-AC66U/R/W - RT-AC66U B1 - RT-AC66U+ - RT-AC1300UHP/ G+ - RT-AC1200 - RT-AC1200G/HP/G+/ E/ GU - RT-AC58U - RT-AC56U/R/S - RT-AC55U - RT-AC55UHP - RT-AC53 - RT-AC52U B1 - RT-AC51U/ U+ - RT-ACRH17 - RT-ACRH13 - RT-N66U/R/W/C1 - RT-N18U - RT-N19 - RT-N14UHP - RT-N12E B1/C1 - RT-N12HP B1 - RT-N12VP B1 - RT-N12+ B1 - RT-N12D1 - 4G-AC53U - 4G-AC68U - Selected DSL models [Only supports router login and partial management functions. The QIS (Quick Internet Setup) process is excluded] -DSL-AX5400 -DSL-AX82U -DSL-AC68U -DSL-AC68R -DSL-AC52U -DSL-AC55U -DSL-AC56U -DSL-AC51 -DSL-AC750 -DSL-N17U -DSL-N16 -DSL-N16P -DSL-N16U -DSL-N14U -DSL-N14U_B1 -DSL-N55U_C1 -DSL-N55U_D1 -DSL-N12U_C1 -DSL-N12U_D1 -DSL-N12E_C1 -DSL-N10_C1 -DSL-N66U ----- UNSUPPORTED MODELS: -All Cable modem models ----- New features are consistently being added. Get excited for the ASUS Router App! ----- PLEASE NOTE: Some of the features are only available on supported models or firmware later than 3.0.0.4.388.xxxxx Please visit the official ASUS website to view the latest list of supported models.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ASUS Router at 4.5 against Mi Wi's 3.0. ASUS Router also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 24%) and ratings volume (64K vs 2.5K). Mi Wi's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ASUS Router holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASUS Router has 64K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Mi Wi's written reviews are positive against 43% of ASUS Router's.
Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, ASUS Router every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Mi Wi | ASUS Router |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2.5K ratings) | 4.5 (64K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | 42.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | 64K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd | ASUS |
Customer experience
Mi Wi
ASUS Router
User reviews
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
ASUS Router
From 64K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 🔒 Robust security and parental controls
- 💡 Useful for monitoring and managing network
- 🚀 Convenient remote access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
- 🔍 Limited visibility into connected devices
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance reporting
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🔍 Lacking advanced customization options
Bugs and requests
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
ASUS Router
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to delete offline devices
- Parental control scheduling bugs
- Remote connection issues after updates
- Incorrect device traffic reporting
Requested features
5 requests- Add VPN management capabilities
- Improve parental control flexibility
- Provide historical network usage data
- Allow more granular device management
- Implement two-factor authentication
In-app purchases
Mi Wi
No in-app purchases
ASUS Router
No in-app purchases
