Comparison

IoT vs WRTune for OpenWRT

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

Head to head
About

IoT

Control and monitor devices using the MQTT protocol. Ideal for DIY projects, it supports various hardware and programming languages. Send push notifications and debug your IoT devices with ease.

Highlights
  • MQTT protocol support
  • Device management
  • Push notifications
  • Event logging
  • Data statistics
  • End-user mode
  • Connection wizard
Features
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You can manage everything supported MQTT protocol. Any devices (ESP8266, Arduino, Raspberi Pi) and any other supported. C, C++, NodeJS, python and other - any client with MQTT support. Ideally for DIY. Telegram Chat https://t.me/joinchat/HQ-cJxWQ7qiIFlUbpvCXKg ESP8266 & ESP32 Firmware https://github.com/DmitryBorisenko33/esp32-esp8266_iot-manager_modules_firmware/releases https://github.com/DmitryBorisenko33/esp32-esp8266_iot-manager_modules_firmware/wiki/Flash-instruction Heroku demo source: https://github.com/4refr0nt/iotmanager-heroku and demo site: https://iotmanager-demo.herokuapp.com Docs: see Widgets Collection Widgets: toggle, range, badge, power-button, fillgauge, display-value, simple-btn, anydata, steel Easy way to send PUSH notifications from any devices to your smartphone or tablet. Connection wizard help you for Quick Start. Detailed event log for easy IoT devices debugging. Use Statistics for optimize data exchange. End-user mode for non-DIY users. This app from esp8266.ru admin (ESPlorer and luatool developer) Quick Start Guide (English) http://esp8266.ru/iotmanager/ Support (English) http://www.esp8266.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5953

About

WRTune for OpenWRT

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The Ultimate Companion for Your OpenWrt Router WRTune is a powerful, professional-grade management tool designed specifically for the OpenWrt community. Built by engineers for enthusiasts, WRTune bridges the gap between complex terminal commands and a seamless mobile experience. Whether you're managing a home lab or optimizing a high-performance network, WRTune gives you the visibility and control you need. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: Watch your network traffic in real-time with beautiful, responsive graphs. Detailed Statistics: Full integration with vnStat and nlbwmon. Analyze your bandwidth usage by day, month, or per-device. Client Management: See every device connected to your network. Identify bandwidth hogs and manage connections instantly. Privacy First: WRTune communicates directly with your router. Your network data never leaves your local network and is never shared with third parties. Why Choose WRTune? As an independent project, WRTune is focused on performance and utility. Clean interface to keep your network running at its peak. Your purchase supports the ongoing development and maintenance of this tool for the OpenWrt ecosystem.

Screenshots

IoT4 screens
WRTune for OpenWRT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IoT at none against WRTune for OpenWRT's 2. IoT also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). WRTune for OpenWRT's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. WRTune for OpenWRT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. IoT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IoT ships an update every 3 months, WRTune for OpenWRT every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IoT versus WRTune for OpenWRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIoTWRTune for OpenWRT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor BrutskiyIndra Agus Lesmana

In-app purchases

None

IoT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WRTune for OpenWRT

Subscriptions1
  • WRTune Pro: Yearly Access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WRTune for OpenWRT Lifetime Access$34.99

Questions

Is IoT free?
IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WRTune for OpenWRT free?
WRTune for OpenWRT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IoT or WRTune for OpenWRT have ads?
Neither IoT nor WRTune for OpenWRT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IoT or WRTune for OpenWRT?
IoT ships an update every 3 months, and WRTune for OpenWRT every 11 days. Most recently, IoT was updated on October 3, 2026 and WRTune for OpenWRT on September 28, 2026.

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