Comparison

Mi Wi vs Kelvinator

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

Kelvinator

Control your Wi-Fi enabled smart AC remotely. Turn your air conditioner on before arriving home, adjust temperature, set modes, and manage custom scenes and timers for ultimate comfort.

Highlights
  • Remote AC On/Off
  • Temperature adjustment
  • Mode selection
  • Custom scene management
  • Timer scheduling
Features
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"Kelvinator - Connect to Comfort Smart App lets you control your Wi-Fi enabled Smart AC from anywhere, anytime. Enjoy the comfort of switching your AC On even before you reach home! This app can be used to: Switch your AC On and Off Change the temperature Set or change Modes Manage customized scenes and timers Kelvinator is a registered trademark of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. and is used by Reliance Retail Limited under license from Electrolux Home Products, Inc."

Screenshots

Mi Wi4 screens
Kelvinator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mi Wi at 3.0 against Kelvinator's 1.0. Mi Wi also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Kelvinator's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 24%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Mi Wi holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mi Wi has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Mi Wi's written reviews are positive against 50% of Kelvinator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, Kelvinator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mi Wi versus Kelvinator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMi WiKelvinator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2.5K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB224 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., LtdReliance Retail Private Limited

Customer experience

Mi Wi

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

Kelvinator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Kelvinator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mi Wi

No in-app purchases

None

Kelvinator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mi Wi free?
Mi Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kelvinator free?
Kelvinator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mi Wi or Kelvinator?
Mi Wi is rated higher. Mi Wi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Kelvinator averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mi Wi or Kelvinator have ads?
Neither Mi Wi nor Kelvinator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mi Wi or Kelvinator?
Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kelvinator every 3 months. Most recently, Mi Wi was updated on November 4, 2026 and Kelvinator on November 3, 2026.

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