Comparison

Mi Wi vs tpMiFi

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

tpMiFi

Easily manage your TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi device from your iPhone. Monitor data usage, battery life, and connected devices. Control network settings, manage files on an SD card, and perform device maintenance tasks.

Highlights
  • Monitor data usage
  • Manage connected devices
  • Control battery life
  • File sharing via SD card
  • Customize wireless settings
  • Firmware upgrades
Features
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tpMiFi provides the easiest way to manage your TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi via the connected iPhone. It allows you to manage your Mobile Wi-Fi's data usage, battery life and connected devices with a few taps. tpMiFi management is available only after the iPhone is connected to the Wi-Fi network of TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi. Disconnected from the MiFi will appear on the interface if the device is not connected to the Mobile Wi-Fi. Login to take fully control of your Mobile Wi-Fi and the login username and password are the same as the administrator username and password of the Mobile Wi-Fi. Features: -Display network status such as carrier information, signal strength and roaming status. -Control data usage such as currently used data and monthly allowance, and adjust used data at your disposal. -Manage connected devices, block the unwelcome device by simply sliding the corresponding entry and tap Block. -Monitor your Mobile Wi-Fi's battery life in real-time and switch it to power saving mode. -Share, download and upload files in the SD card in your Mobile Wi-Fi. -Customize wireless settings such as your Mobile Wi-Fi's SSID and wireless password. -Other functionality including firmware upgrade, power off, reboot, and factory default restore. Compatible List: tpMiFi can be used on the following devices: M7650, M7450, M7350, M7310, M7300, M7200, M7010, M7000

Screenshots

Mi Wi4 screens
tpMiFi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: tpMiFi at 77% against Mi Wi's 24%. tpMiFi also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0). Mi Wi's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 816). 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

tpMiFi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 816 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Mi Wi's written reviews are positive against 77% of tpMiFi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mi Wi versus tpMiFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMi WitpMiFi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2.5K ratings)4.6 (816 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews76.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better816
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., LtdTP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

Mi Wi

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

tpMiFi

All ratings801 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative15.6%

User reviews

Mi Wi

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure connection
  • 🌐 Remote management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues
  • 🕰️ Slow performance
  • 🤯 Confusing setup

tpMiFi

From 816 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Reliable and stable connection
  • 💡 Useful app features
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Excellent device performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 SMS inbox not working
  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🔋 Battery life could be improved

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

tpMiFi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • SMS inbox not opening
  • Automatic data usage reset during the month
  • Inability to access local network on iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Messages not displaying correctly in Persian language
  • Slow performance after latest update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for landscape mode
  • Improve SMS handling and notifications
  • Provide more detailed data usage tracking
  • Introduce a dark mode option
  • Allow renaming of connected devices

In-app purchases

None

Mi Wi

No in-app purchases

None

tpMiFi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mi Wi free?
Mi Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is tpMiFi free?
tpMiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mi Wi or tpMiFi?
tpMiFi is rated higher. Mi Wi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while tpMiFi averages 4.6 from 816 ratings.
Do Mi Wi or tpMiFi have ads?
Neither Mi Wi nor tpMiFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mi Wi or tpMiFi?
Mi Wi ships an update every 6 weeks, and tpMiFi every 4 months. Most recently, Mi Wi was updated on November 4, 2026 and tpMiFi on November 3, 2026.

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