Comparison

tpMiFi vs DormsNet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

About

DormsNet

This app facilitates communication and information access for campus residents. It allows users to receive alerts, submit requests to facility managers, and access important documents and resources provided by management.

Highlights
  • Emergency alerts
  • Event notifications
  • Facility manager requests
  • Phone directories
  • Document access
  • How-to videos
Features
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Mobile application for campus residents (military dorms or university campus) meant to be used within the DormsNet environment. Easily receive emergency alerts and events notifications, send requests to facility managers and consult phone directories, forms, how-to videos and any other document made available by the facility management through a back-end application.

Screenshots

tpMiFi4 screens
DormsNet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DormsNet at 100% against tpMiFi's 77%. 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

tpMiFi ships an update every 4 months, DormsNet every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
tpMiFi versus DormsNet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertpMiFiDormsNet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (801 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings801 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.GATTEL MARCO

Customer experience

tpMiFi

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

DormsNet

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DormsNet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

tpMiFi

No in-app purchases

None

DormsNet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tpMiFi free?
tpMiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DormsNet free?
DormsNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do tpMiFi or DormsNet have ads?
Neither tpMiFi nor DormsNet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tpMiFi or DormsNet?
tpMiFi ships an update every 4 months, and DormsNet every 8 months. Most recently, tpMiFi was updated on October 17, 2026 and DormsNet on October 12, 2026.

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