Comparison

IPAS VMS NexGen vs AirMQTT

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

Head to head
About

IPAS VMS NexGen

Monitor VMS surveillance video remotely from any internet-connected device. View live and recorded footage, respond to alarms instantly, and manage camera lists with ease. Access your security feeds from anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Recorded video playback
  • Alarm event notifications
  • Timeline-based video browsing
  • Camera list search
  • List and tile view options
Features
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Modern and far-flung sites are the perfect setting for remote monitoring of VMS surveillance video, with near-instant reactions to alarms and emergencies. IPAS VMS NexGen include mobile clients for nearly any device, allowing you to monitor the situation at the site from anywhere with Internet access. Mobile Client features: - View live video from a camera of interest. - View previously recorded video and browse it by using the timeline, exact time-based - - Positioning, and ability to "jump" to specific video fragments. - Get information about alarm events and jump to the video recorded during an event. - Select how to view the camera list: list view or tile view. - Search by name in the camera list.

About

AirMQTT

Features
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AirMQTT is a native MQTT client that helps you monitor topics, publish messages, and manage multiple MQTT connections with a fast, focused workflow. Whether you’re testing an IoT setup, controlling smart home devices, watching live sensor data, or troubleshooting message flows, AirMQTT gives you a clean workspace built for real MQTT tasks. Why AirMQTT Monitor MQTT messages in real time Connect to your broker and watch live topic activity as messages arrive. Publish payloads instantly Send messages to any topic in seconds for testing, automation, and device control. Create custom command buttons Save common commands as reusable buttons and trigger repeat actions faster. Manage multiple connections with ease Keep brokers organized with custom names, colors, and icons so projects stay easy to identify. Connect the way your setup requires Use MQTT 3.1.1 or MQTT 5.0, connect over TCP or WebSocket, and configure SSL, Clean Session, QoS, and more. Filter, search, and export messages Focus on the topics that matter, review message history more easily, and export logs when needed. Sync your setup across devices Keep your connections, quick actions, and preferences available wherever you work. Designed for a clean, native workflow AirMQTT is built with a responsive interface that feels fast, intuitive, and easy to use. Great for - IoT development - Smart home control - MQTT testing and debugging - Home lab workflows - Monitoring live topics - Sending repeat commands faster AirMQTT Pro Upgrade to AirMQTT Pro for more advanced convenience and personalization features, including additional quick publish buttons and extra customization options. No account required. Just connect to your broker and get to work. Terms of Use: https://airmqtt.one/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

IPAS VMS NexGen4 screens
AirMQTT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPAS VMS NexGen at none against AirMQTT's 2. IPAS VMS NexGen also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). AirMQTT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months 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. AirMQTT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IPAS VMS NexGen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPAS VMS NexGen ships an update every 3 months, AirMQTT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IPAS VMS NexGen versus AirMQTT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPAS VMS NexGenAirMQTT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIMSYS CorpSergei Penskii

In-app purchases

None

IPAS VMS NexGen

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AirMQTT

Subscriptions2
  • AirMQTT Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • AirMQTT Pro (Yearly)$17.991 Year

Questions

Is IPAS VMS NexGen free?
IPAS VMS NexGen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirMQTT free?
AirMQTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPAS VMS NexGen or AirMQTT have ads?
Neither IPAS VMS NexGen nor AirMQTT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPAS VMS NexGen or AirMQTT?
IPAS VMS NexGen ships an update every 3 months, and AirMQTT every 2 months. Most recently, IPAS VMS NexGen was updated on November 2, 2026 and AirMQTT on November 5, 2026.

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