# SimpleLink™ Wi vs IoT MQTT Panel

The clearest difference is rating: IoT MQTT Panel at 4.8 against SimpleLink™ Wi's 1.0. IoT MQTT Panel also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (43 vs 3). SimpleLink™ Wi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

IoT MQTT Panel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IoT MQTT Panel has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SimpleLink™ Wi ships an update every 10 months, IoT MQTT Panel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleLink™ Wi | IoT MQTT Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelink-wi-fi-starter-pro/id1069415196/reviews) | **[4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel/id6466780124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Texas Instruments](https://appshunter.io/developer/329739753) | [Rahul Kundu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707792906) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleLink™ Wi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelink-wi-fi-starter-pro/id1069415196)

This app configures, connects, and communicates with specific wireless devices for IoT applications. It helps users set up Wi-Fi connections and discover other devices on the network.

**Highlights:** Configure Wi-Fi device to connect to access point, Locate other SimpleLink Wi-Fi devices, Connect microcontrollers to IoT, Add embedded Wi-Fi connectivity, Single-chip Wi-Fi solution

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IoT MQTT Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel/id6466780124)

Create DIY smart home projects quickly with a configurable dashboard. This app supports MQTT and Websocket protocols with SSL for secure communication. It offers real-time updates, customizable panels with over 250 icons, and various data visualization options.

**Highlights:** Always-on dashboard, MQTT & Websocket support, SSL secure communication, Real-time panel updates, 250+ customizable icons, Dark theme, Import/Export configuration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and configure
- 👍 Great for testing MQTT
- 👍 Versatile and flexible app
- 👍 Good for visualizing MQTT data
- 👍 Well-thought-out design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues reported
- 🐛 Inconsistent connection to brokers
- 🐛 App can freeze or become unresponsive
- 🐛 Some users experience random disconnections
- 🐛 Background operation limitations on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly won't connect to public MQTT brokers
- App fails to connect to broker frequently
- Connectivity seems very inconsistent
- App freezes when trying to input URL in web page panel
- App does not reconnect after MQTT server disconnects, requires restart

**Requested features**

- Configuration example would be useful
- Gauges showing color portions instead of whole gauge changing color
- Apple Watch support for viewing data
- Option to search for keywords in payload
- Icon for opening and closing windows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleLink™ Wi free?

SimpleLink™ Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IoT MQTT Panel free?

IoT MQTT Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleLink™ Wi or IoT MQTT Panel?

IoT MQTT Panel is rated higher. SimpleLink™ Wi averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IoT MQTT Panel averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.

### Do SimpleLink™ Wi or IoT MQTT Panel have ads?

IoT MQTT Panel shows ads; SimpleLink™ Wi does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleLink™ Wi or IoT MQTT Panel?

SimpleLink™ Wi ships an update every 10 months, and IoT MQTT Panel fortnightly. Most recently, SimpleLink™ Wi was updated on October 5, 2026 and IoT MQTT Panel on October 6, 2026.

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