Mi Wi vs tpMiFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Monitor data usage
- Manage connected devices
- Control battery life
- File sharing via SD card
- Customize wireless settings
- Firmware upgrades
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Mi Wi | tpMiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2.5K ratings) | 4.6 (816 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 816 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd | TP-Link Systems Inc. |
Customer experience
Mi Wi
tpMiFi
User reviews
Mi Wi
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Mi Wi
No in-app purchases
tpMiFi
No in-app purchases








