Mi Wi vs Minew UART
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
Minew UART
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The Minew UART APP can assist the developer in developing the Minewtech's Bluetooth module. - Scan Bluetooth module; - Connect Bluetooth module; - Send command to Bluetooth module; - Receive command from Bluetooth module.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mi Wi at 9.0 against Minew UART's 12.0. 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.
Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, Minew UART every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mi Wi | Minew UART |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd | Yunli-Wuli Network Co., Ltd |
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
Minew UART
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mi Wi
No in-app purchases
Minew UART
No in-app purchases
