Comparison

MQTT Push Client vs Remote

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

Head to head
About

MQTT Push Client

Receive instant MQTT push notifications for IoT device control and alerts. Send predefined messages to automate processes. Ideal for home automation and critical alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time MQTT push notifications
  • IoT device remote control
  • Automated alert messaging
  • Group messaging for families
  • Customizable MQTT topics
  • Action menu for sending messages
Features
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The developers of the RadioShuttle LoRa peer-to-peer solutions made a universal MQTT push solution. The “MQTT Push Client” app and the corresponding push server Internet service are now available and are offered by RadioShuttle.de. Practical examples are the remote control of IoT devices, e.g. light on/off or alarm system activation.The push notification then allows sending important messages such as burglary, a water problem, defective cooling, temperature statistics, etc. directly to a mobile phone or to all mobile phones of a group, e.g. a family. The MQTT Push solution can be operated universally in any MQTT environment. Messages for defined MQTT topics are automatically reported to the app users within seconds as push messages with banners, optionally with an alarm tone. App users can send predefined MQTT messages via an action menu, which can automate further processes via the MQTT server. See also: http://www.radioshuttle.de/en/mqtt-en/push-notification/ http://help.radioshuttle.de/mqttapp/1.0/ http://www.radioshuttle.de/en/mqtt-2/license-terms/

About

Remote

Access your Node-RED dashboard and other local network websites from your mobile device. Receive push notifications, trigger actions, and utilize geofencing for remote control. Integrates with iOS Shortcuts for enhanced automation.

Highlights
  • Node-RED dashboard access
  • Local network website access
  • Push notifications from Node-RED
  • Interactive push notification answers
  • iOS Shortcuts integration
  • Geofencing for Node-RED control
Features
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Remote-RED gives you mobile access to your Node-RED dashboard at home. It creates a tunnel between your home network and your mobile device. But Remote-RED extends your Node-RED by a lot more. The following functions are already possible: - Access to your Node-RED Dashboard - Access to other websites in your local network, as long as they meet certain requirements (see terms of use). - Push notifications from Node-RED to your mobile device - Answers to questions in push notifications that trigger actions in Node-RED - iOS Shortcuts to trigger actions in Node-RED or to use context variables from Node-RED in iOS - Geofences to control your local Node-RED Please respect the terms of use of this app: https://www.remote-red.com/en/terms

Screenshots

MQTT Push Client4 screens
Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote at 4.7 against MQTT Push Client's 3.5. Remote also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 50%). MQTT Push Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. MQTT Push Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MQTT Push Client's written reviews are positive against 68% of Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MQTT Push Client ships an update every 5 months, Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MQTT Push Client versus Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMQTT Push ClientRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHELIOS Software GmbHLooking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

Customer experience

MQTT Push Client

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.6%

In-app purchases

None

MQTT Push Client

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote

Subscriptions6
  • Push Notifications - 3 months7 Days trial$0.993 Months
  • Geofencing - Three months7 Days trial$1.493 Months
  • Remote Access - Three months7 Days trial$1.993 Months
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  • Push Notifications - One year7 Days trial$2.491 Year
  • Geofencing - One year7 Days trial$3.991 Year
  • Remote Access - One year7 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is MQTT Push Client free?
MQTT Push Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote free?
Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MQTT Push Client or Remote?
Remote is rated higher. MQTT Push Client averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Remote averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do MQTT Push Client or Remote have ads?
Neither MQTT Push Client nor Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MQTT Push Client or Remote?
MQTT Push Client ships an update every 5 months, and Remote every 3 months. Most recently, MQTT Push Client was updated on September 30, 2026 and Remote on October 8, 2026.

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