MQTT Terminal vs ApduTool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MQTT Terminal
This application allows users to test the pub/sub MQTT protocol for IoT device control and sensor monitoring. It provides tools to create MQTT connections, publish and subscribe to messages, and customize frequent message sending.
- Test pub/sub MQTT protocol
- Create MQTT connections
- Publish and subscribe to messages
- Control MQTT-enabled IoT devices
- Monitor sensors
- Save broker list
- Customizable buttons for frequent sending
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INTRODUCTION: - MQTT Terminal is used for testing pub/sub protocol with MQTT - Simply create a MQTT connection with broker and test MQTT messaging - With this app, You can control any MQTT enabled IoT devices and monitor sensors with pub/sub protocol. FEATURES: - Save broker list - Separate panels for subscribe and publish data - Custom your own buttons for frequent sending of same data. - Keep Screen on/off option.
ApduTool
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Test and optimize your smart card operations with APDU Tool, an app exclusively designed for ACS smart card readers. Send APDU commands easily, interpret responses, and ensure seamless performance. Ideal for sectors utilizing smart card technology. Note: For use with ACS smart card readers only. Basic knowledge of APDU commands recommended. Download now to enhance your smart card experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ApduTool at Free against MQTT Terminal's $0.99. ApduTool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). MQTT Terminal's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.2). On update cadence, 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
ApduTool is free to download; MQTT Terminal costs $0.99 up front. MQTT Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ApduTool asks for nothing beyond the download.
MQTT Terminal ships an update monthly, ApduTool fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MQTT Terminal | ApduTool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gopi Gadhiya | Advanced Card Systems Ltd. |
In-app purchases
MQTT Terminal
- Remove Ads$3.99
ApduTool
No in-app purchases
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