Comparison

MQTT Push Client vs iGotify

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

iGotify

Receive and manage push notifications from a Gotify server on your iOS device. Enhance security with biometric locks, customize notification sounds, and view Markdown-formatted messages. Supports multiple users, Docker integration, and various languages.

Highlights
  • Receive push notifications from Gotify server
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Custom notification sounds
  • Markdown support for notifications
  • Message decryption via public key
  • Multi-user and multi-server support
  • Docker integration
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1. Receive Push Notifications: iGotify lets users receive notifications directly from a Gotify server on their iPhone or iPad. These notifications can be used for various applications and integrations like Proxmox and Uptime Kuma. 2. Biometric Security Feature: The app adds an extra layer of security by allowing access to be locked with biometric features like Face ID or Touch ID. This protects sensitive notifications from unauthorized access. 3. Custom Sounds: iGotify allows configuring custom sounds for different notification priority levels. This offers a clear distinction between important and less urgent notifications. 4. Markdown Support: Notifications formatted in Markdown are fully supported. This allows sending and displaying structured and visually appealing notifications. 5. Message Decryption: iGotify decrypts received messages using a public key generated on the iOS device. This ensures the security and confidentiality of the notifications. 6. Multi-User Support: The app supports multiple users, which is particularly useful in environments where several individuals need to receive notifications from one or more Gotify servers. 7. Docker Integration: The app seamlessly works with Docker instances and facilitates the setup of local and remote Gotify servers powered by Docker containers. Users can manage multiple servers and instances through the app. 8. Multi-Language Support: iGotify supports multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch, making it accessible to an international user base. Find the plugin guide for receiving messages at https://github.com/androidseb25/iGotify-Notification-Assistent

Screenshots

MQTT Push Client4 screens
iGotify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iGotify at 4.4 against MQTT Push Client's 3.5. iGotify also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (66% vs 50%). MQTT Push Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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. iGotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MQTT Push Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iGotify holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MQTT Push Client's written reviews are positive against 66% of iGotify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MQTT Push Client ships an update every 5 months, iGotify monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MQTT Push Client versus iGotify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMQTT Push ClientiGotify
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.4 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews65.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings414 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHELIOS Software GmbHSebastian Rank

Customer experience

MQTT Push Client

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

iGotify

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral18.4%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

MQTT Push Client

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iGotify

One-time1
  • Kauf mir ein kühles Getränk$1.99

Questions

Is MQTT Push Client free?
MQTT Push Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iGotify free?
iGotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MQTT Push Client or iGotify?
iGotify is rated higher. MQTT Push Client averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iGotify averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.
Do MQTT Push Client or iGotify have ads?
Neither MQTT Push Client nor iGotify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MQTT Push Client or iGotify?
MQTT Push Client ships an update every 5 months, and iGotify monthly. Most recently, MQTT Push Client was updated on July 28, 2026 and iGotify on September 1, 2026.

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