Comparison

Mi Wi vs HKP e

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
Read full description

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

HKP e

Access and display eight types of electronic licenses and permits issued by the Hong Kong Police Force. Receive timely renewal reminders for your licenses and permits.

Highlights
  • Access electronic licenses and permits
  • Display licenses for inspection
  • Renewal reminders
  • Supports eight license types
  • Official Hong Kong Police Force app
Read full description

The Police Licensing Office of the Hong Kong Police Force launched the "HKP e-Licence" mobile application to issue eight types of electronic licences and permits, including Arms Licence, Massage Establishments Licence, Playing Musical Instrument Permit in Public Street or Road, Pawnbrokers Licence, Temporary Liquor Licence, Dragon/Lion/Unicorn Dance Permit, Security Personnel Permit and Societies Registration. Licence/permit holders can access their approved licences and permits at any time through "HKP e-Licence", and produce the licences/ permits to enforcement officers for inspection. The application also features a notification function that will remind licence holders to renew their licences or permits.

Screenshots

Mi Wi4 screens
HKP e3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mi Wi at 24% against HKP e's 0%. Mi Wi also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). 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

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, HKP e every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mi Wi versus HKP e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMi WiHKP e
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., LtdHong Kong Police Force

Customer experience

Mi Wi

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

HKP e

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

HKP e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mi Wi

No in-app purchases

None

HKP e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mi Wi free?
Mi Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HKP e free?
HKP e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mi Wi or HKP e have ads?
Neither Mi Wi nor HKP e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mi Wi or HKP e?
Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, and HKP e every 2 months. Most recently, Mi Wi was updated on November 3, 2026 and HKP e on October 10, 2026.

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