# Nous Smart vs IoT MQTT Panel

Nous Smart and IoT MQTT Panel both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of IoT MQTT Panel's written reviews are positive against 32% of Nous Smart's. IoT MQTT Panel also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Nous Smart's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Nous Smart against 4.8 for IoT MQTT Panel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Nous Smart's written reviews are positive against 85% of IoT MQTT Panel's.

Nous Smart ships an update every 4 months, IoT MQTT Panel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nous Smart | IoT MQTT Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nous-smart/id1455207708/reviews) | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel/id6466780124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [L-Trade Group Sp.z.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455207707) | [Rahul Kundu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707792906) |

## What reviewers say

### Nous Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nous-smart/id1455207708)

Control your home appliances remotely and simultaneously from anywhere. Set timers for automated functions and easily share device access with family members. Connect your smart devices quickly and efficiently for a smarter living experience.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Simultaneous device management, Automated timers, Family device sharing, Easy device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IoT MQTT Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel/id6466780124)

Create DIY smart home projects quickly with a configurable dashboard. This app supports MQTT and Websocket protocols with SSL for secure communication. It offers real-time updates, customizable panels with over 250 icons, and various data visualization options.

**Highlights:** Always-on dashboard, MQTT & Websocket support, SSL secure communication, Real-time panel updates, 250+ customizable icons, Dark theme, Import/Export configuration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and configure
- 👍 Great for testing MQTT
- 👍 Versatile and flexible app
- 👍 Good for visualizing MQTT data
- 👍 Well-thought-out design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues reported
- 🐛 Inconsistent connection to brokers
- 🐛 App can freeze or become unresponsive
- 🐛 Some users experience random disconnections
- 🐛 Background operation limitations on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly won't connect to public MQTT brokers
- App fails to connect to broker frequently
- Connectivity seems very inconsistent
- App freezes when trying to input URL in web page panel
- App does not reconnect after MQTT server disconnects, requires restart

**Requested features**

- Configuration example would be useful
- Gauges showing color portions instead of whole gauge changing color
- Apple Watch support for viewing data
- Option to search for keywords in payload
- Icon for opening and closing windows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nous Smart free?

Nous Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IoT MQTT Panel free?

IoT MQTT Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nous Smart or IoT MQTT Panel?

IoT MQTT Panel is rated higher. Nous Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while IoT MQTT Panel averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do Nous Smart or IoT MQTT Panel have ads?

IoT MQTT Panel shows ads; Nous Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nous Smart or IoT MQTT Panel?

Nous Smart ships an update every 4 months, and IoT MQTT Panel fortnightly. Most recently, Nous Smart was updated on October 24, 2026 and IoT MQTT Panel on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*