Comparison

Mi Wi vs BomAssistant

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

BomAssistant

Features
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主要功能: 1.APP将自动化开发所需标准件分为四大模块:视觉模块、PLC模块、气控模块、其他配件模块,点击相应图标可进入模块选型界面。 2.视觉、PLC和气控模块具有实现该模块功能所需的完整的标准件和数量(默认为1套所需需要),以及部分需计算标准件的计算方法;可根据所需套数成倍增加所有物料数量,也可对每一种物料数量进行单独修改。 3.在其他配件模块,可自由添加任何所需标准件及其数量。

Screenshots

Mi Wi4 screens
BomAssistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BomAssistant at every 2 days against Mi Wi's every 6 weeks. Mi Wi's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, BomAssistant every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mi Wi versus BomAssistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMi WiBomAssistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB56 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd克俊 张

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

BomAssistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mi Wi

No in-app purchases

None

BomAssistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mi Wi free?
Mi Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BomAssistant free?
BomAssistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mi Wi or BomAssistant have ads?
Neither Mi Wi nor BomAssistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mi Wi or BomAssistant?
Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, and BomAssistant every 2 days. Most recently, Mi Wi was updated on September 29, 2026 and BomAssistant on September 25, 2026.

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