Comparison

iPCtrlPro vs MQTTCP

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

Head to head
About

iPCtrlPro

Features
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本软件属于AI人工智能控制软件: 1、软件支持的数据类型有TCP客户端、UDP客户端、HTTP客户端、Websocket客户端、Telnet客户端、MQTT客户端、内网中控、全网通中控、大数据图表客户端以及宏编组和逻辑编程等常用的数据类型; 2、结合跨平台的UI交互设计PanelControlPro集成开发环境可以实现环境监测、灯光控制、音量控制、智能IOT设备控制、PLC设备控制,LED大屏控制、矩阵控制、可视化摄像头控制、视频分布式系统控制、导播和信息发布控制、智能家居控制以及智能电子产品控制; 3、结合跨平台的C语言PGMControl集成开环环境可轻松实现AI智能运算和独立自主控制、任意图形化免编程进行人机交互、物联网平台多端对接综合管理控制、智能家居控制和工业化自主运算智能操作控制等; 4、结合公司推出的国产化操作系统实现工业控制、教育扩展、教学实验、科研实验、支持龙芯主控、华为鲲鹏主控、飞腾主控进行人机交互,主控底层驱动以及软件全部自主可控,无需担心停更或兼容性问题,处理器偏向自主国产化,不受平台限制,也欢迎更多的芯片厂商适配; 5、支持多端多设备实时同步,有效解决多人控制和信号反馈问题; 6、支持无缝接入分布式视频系统,华为视频终端,思科等进行视频会议控制操作,信息发布和管理等操作。 7、整个AI控制系统从底层到UI交互几乎没有入门学习成本; 8、软件从底层构架到UI交互全部自主可控,本软件会持续增加功能和升级维护,无需担心软件停更或兼容性问题,有BUG反馈我们会第一时间相应。

About

MQTTCP

This app facilitates communication with MQTT, TCP, and UDP services. It offers features for publishing and subscribing to messages, connecting to TCP servers, and managing UDP listeners, all within a clean interface.

Highlights
  • MQTT publish/subscribe
  • TCP client/server functionality
  • UDP listener
  • Username/password authentication
  • Message history tracking
  • Hexadecimal data visualization
Features
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[Main Features] 1. MQTT * Clean and intuitive user interface * Supports publishing and subscribing to messages, suitable for communication between IoT devices. * Username/password authentication support * Automatic reconnection capability * Real-time subscription status display * Message publication history record * Supports viewing topic information in JSON tree format. 2. TCP CLIENT * Clean and intuitive user interface * Based on Apple's native Network framework, providing stable performance * Connect to any TCP server via IP address and port * Support for both text and hexadecimal data transmission modes * Message history tracking with timestamp markers * Hexadecimal data visualization with graphical interface 3. TCP SERVER * Clean and intuitive user interface * Based on Apple's native Network framework, providing stable performance * One-click start and stop operation * Real-time display of data from all connected clients * Ability to manage multiple client connections simultaneously * Support for both text and hexadecimal data transmission formats 4. UDP * Clean and intuitive user interface * Based on Apple's native Network framework, providing stable performance * One-click start and stop listening * Highly configurable, capable of adapting to various application scenarios * Supports automatic resource cleanup after disconnection * Efficient memory management, preventing data leaks ------------------------------ Welcome to MQTTCP! This application aims to provide a convenient way to interact with MQTT、TCP、UDP services. By downloading and using this application, you agree to comply with the End User License Agreement (EULA): Apple Standard EULA(https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/). Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal in your account settings.

Screenshots

iPCtrlPro1 screens
MQTTCP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPCtrlPro at none against MQTTCP's 3. iPCtrlPro also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 18.2). 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. MQTTCP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iPCtrlPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPCtrlPro ships an update every 2 weeks, MQTTCP every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iPCtrlPro versus MQTTCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPCtrlProMQTTCP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.2 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer作富 任xiao zhang

In-app purchases

None

iPCtrlPro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MQTTCP

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$2.99

Questions

Is iPCtrlPro free?
iPCtrlPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MQTTCP free?
MQTTCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPCtrlPro or MQTTCP have ads?
Neither iPCtrlPro nor MQTTCP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPCtrlPro or MQTTCP?
iPCtrlPro ships an update every 2 weeks, and MQTTCP every 7 months. Most recently, iPCtrlPro was updated on September 16, 2026 and MQTTCP on June 11, 2026.

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