AirTerminal vs MQTT Developer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirTerminal
This app provides a Bluetooth terminal for embedded devices, allowing console access without internet or SSH. It supports hardware keyboards and includes special buttons for common commands.
- Bluetooth (BLE) terminal
- Console/shell access for embedded devices
- Hardware keyboard support
- Special input buttons (ESC, TAB, CTL, cursor)
- Automatic terminal size adjustment
- Central and peripheral mode support
- XMODEM file transfer
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AirTerminal is a Bluetooth (BLE) terminal for embedded devices such as Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, Arduino Yún and more. With AirTerminal, you can easily access the console / shell of your embedded devices without a Internet / SSH connection. (To use AirTerminal, an additional BLE serial adapter is required.) Features: - Full feature terminal works with bash, vim, top, tmux and more. - Hardware keyboard support. - Addition buttons to input ESC, TAB, CTL or cursor keys easily. - A "Fit" button uses "stty" command to adjust terminal size automatically. - Support central and peripheral mode. - Send or receive files with XMODEM protocol
MQTT Developer
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Unlock the power of MQTT with MQTT Explorer, the ultimate tool for developers and enthusiasts alike! Designed for simplicity and productivity, this app makes managing MQTT connections and messages effortless. Key Features: Save Brokers for Later: Seamlessly save your MQTT brokers to your account and access them from any device. Publish History: Track your message publish history for quick reference and reuse. Reusable Publishes: Save and reuse frequently published messages to save time and eliminate retyping. Multi-Device Sync: Effortlessly manage brokers and messages across multiple devices with a unified experience. Clutter-Free Interface: A clean, distraction-free UI to keep you focused on what matters most. Whether you're testing, developing, or exploring MQTT, MQTT Explorer simplifies your workflow and keeps you connected wherever you go. Download now and take control of your MQTT messaging like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MQTT Developer at Free against AirTerminal's $9.99. MQTT Developer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). AirTerminal's advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
MQTT Developer is free to download; AirTerminal costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirTerminal | MQTT Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #106 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晓忠 马 | Patrick West |
In-app purchases
AirTerminal
No in-app purchases
MQTT Developer
No in-app purchases
