Comparison

tpMiFi vs AWS WickrGov

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

AWS WickrGov

This secure communication service offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, calling, and file sharing for organizations. It operates within a U.S. government-compliant cloud environment, ensuring adherence to strict security and regulatory requirements for sensitive data.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Secure messaging (up to 500 users)
  • Audio and video calling (up to 100 attendees)
  • Screen sharing (up to 500 participants)
  • File sharing (up to 5GB)
  • Configurable ephemeral messaging
Features
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AWS WickrGov is a secure communications service that helps public and commercial organizations collaborate across messaging, calling, file sharing, and screen sharing with end-to-end encryption within the AWS GovCloud U.S.-West Region. AWS GovCloud is designed to host sensitive data, regulated workloads, and address the most stringent U.S. government security and compliance requirements. AWS WickrGov collaboration offerings: • Runs in AWS GovCloud U.S-West Region, operated by U.S. personnel • Enables adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) • One-on-one or group messaging: Securely chat with up to 500 Wickr users in a room • Audio and video calling: Hold conference calls with up to 100 attendees • Screen sharing and broadcasting: Present with up to 500 participants • File sharing and saving: Transfer files up to 5GB with unlimited storage • Configurable ephemeral messaging: Control expiration and burn-on-read timers AWS WickrGov provides a secure platform for public sector organizations and teams to help manage their sensitive communications.

Screenshots

tpMiFi4 screens
AWS WickrGov4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: tpMiFi at 77% against AWS WickrGov's 4%. tpMiFi also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (819 vs 209). AWS WickrGov's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). 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 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 819 and 209 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of tpMiFi's written reviews are positive against 4% of AWS WickrGov's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tpMiFi ships an update every 4 months, AWS WickrGov monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
tpMiFi versus AWS WickrGov: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertpMiFiAWS WickrGov
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (819 ratings) — better1.3 (209 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better4.3% of reviews
Number of ratings819 — better209
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB173 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.Wickr, LLC

Customer experience

tpMiFi

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

AWS WickrGov

All ratings202 ratings
Positive6.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative91.6%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive4.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative89.1%

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

AWS WickrGov

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

tpMiFi

No in-app purchases

None

AWS WickrGov

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tpMiFi free?
tpMiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AWS WickrGov free?
AWS WickrGov is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tpMiFi or AWS WickrGov?
tpMiFi is rated higher. tpMiFi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while AWS WickrGov averages 1.3 from 209 ratings.
Do tpMiFi or AWS WickrGov have ads?
Neither tpMiFi nor AWS WickrGov shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tpMiFi or AWS WickrGov?
tpMiFi ships an update every 4 months, and AWS WickrGov monthly. Most recently, tpMiFi was updated on November 9, 2026 and AWS WickrGov on November 7, 2026.

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