tpMiFi vs D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
D
Easily set up and manage your D-Link wireless network from your smartphone or tablet. Monitor your network, control connected devices, set access schedules, and enable guest Wi-Fi with a user-friendly interface.
- View network at a glance
- Check connection status
- See connected devices
- Block unauthorized devices
- Set access schedules
- Parental controls
- Guest Wi-Fi setup
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Managing your home network can get complicated. That's why we made the new D-Link Wi-Fi app more friendly and functional. Packed with a range of smart features, the D-Link Wi-Fi app gives you the power to setup and manage your D-Link wireless network effortlessly using your smartphone or tablet. Network Management, Made Smarter. WONDERING WHAT'S UP WITH YOUR WI-FI? • View your entire network at a glance • Check your connection status • Find out who/what is connected to your network instantly NETWORK MANAGEMENT IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND • The new D-Link Wi-Fi makes it easy to setup and control your home network without having to turn on your computer • Intuitive interface lets you find what you need quickly • Find out who's on your network with your mobile device • Instantly block unauthorized devices with one tap INTERNET INTERFERING WITH FAMILY CONNECTIONS? • Make room for more family time with access Schedules • Restrict your kids' device access with Parental Controls GUESTS COMING OVER? • Enable Guest-Wi-Fi without exposing your main Wi-Fi password • Tap and share your Guest Wi-Fi instantly with QR Code or messaging apps FIRMWARE UPGRADES WON'T AFFECT YOUR DAILY USAGE • Device firmware upgrades are scheduled at less active times to let you fully enjoy streaming, online gaming, and fast file transfers. For other D-Link router products, refer to the QRS Mobile app. Notes: The D-Link Wi-Fi app is for local access only. Your smartphone or tablet must be connected to your Wi-Fi system to use this app. To access advanced features of the Wi-Fi System, you should use the web interface by going to http://covr.local./ or http://dlinkrouter.local./ from a computer or mobile device connected to the system. System Requirements: iOS 11.0 or later. If you are experiencing issues, contact mydlinksupport@dlinkcorp.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: tpMiFi at 77% against D's 16%. tpMiFi also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2). D's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 815). 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: D has 5.5K ratings behind it against 815, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of tpMiFi's written reviews are positive against 16% of D's.
tpMiFi ships an update every 4 months, D every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | tpMiFi | D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (815 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better | 16.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 815 | 5.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 283 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | D-Link Corporation |
Customer experience
tpMiFi
D
User reviews
tpMiFi
From 815 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
D
From 5.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🚀 Excellent performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain routers
- 🐛 Confusing and unintuitive UI
Bugs and requests
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
D
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes during setup
- Inability to detect or connect to routers
- Incorrect password prompts
- Inconsistent device status reporting
- Sync issues between app and router
Requested features
5 requests- Support for more router models
- Remote management capabilities
- Better device monitoring and diagnostics
- Improved guest network management
- Faster firmware updates
In-app purchases
tpMiFi
No in-app purchases
D
No in-app purchases








