Comparison

Mi Wi vs MHshare

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

MHshare

This app allows you to cast your phone or tablet screen to a receiver, stream media files, and remotely control the receiver. You can also manage applications installed on the receiver using your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Screen casting from phone/tablet
  • Stream picture, audio, video
  • Remote control receiver
  • Manage receiver apps
  • Network or hotspot connection
Features
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MHshare is a multi-screen interactive application dedicated to receiver interacting with phone or tablet. With MHshare you can: 1. Cast the screen of smart phone or tablet to receiver while it is connected to receiver’s hotspot or they are in the same network. 2. Stream any picture, audio or video file to receiver. 3. Use your smartphone or tablet to remote control receiver. 4. Use your smartphone or tablet to manage apps on your receiver.

Screenshots

Mi Wi4 screens
MHshare2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mi Wi at 2.5K against MHshare's 42. Mi Wi also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Mi Wi against 3.0 for MHshare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mi Wi has 2.5K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Mi Wi's written reviews are positive against 21% of MHshare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, MHshare every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mi Wi versus MHshare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMi WiMHshare
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2.5K ratings)3.0 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews — better21.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better42
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.09.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., LtdGuangzhou Shiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Mi Wi

All ratings2,498 ratings
Positive47.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative45.9%
Written reviews1,793 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative69.0%

MHshare

All ratings42 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative75.8%

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

MHshare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mi Wi

No in-app purchases

None

MHshare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mi Wi free?
Mi Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MHshare free?
MHshare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mi Wi or MHshare?
MHshare is rated higher. Mi Wi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while MHshare averages 3.0 from 42 ratings.
Do Mi Wi or MHshare have ads?
Neither Mi Wi nor MHshare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mi Wi or MHshare?
Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, and MHshare every 4 months. Most recently, Mi Wi was updated on October 24, 2026 and MHshare on October 24, 2026.

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