# ESP View vs IoT MQTT Panel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IoT MQTT Panel at 85% against ESP View's 32%. IoT MQTT Panel also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 3). ESP View's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ESP View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IoT MQTT Panel has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of ESP View's written reviews are positive against 85% of IoT MQTT Panel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ESP View ships an update every 10 months, IoT MQTT Panel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESP View | IoT MQTT Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-view/id1470031753/reviews)** | [4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel/id6466780124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elite Security Products (ESP)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154395285) | [Rahul Kundu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707792906) |

## What reviewers say

### ESP View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-view/id1470031753)

This surveillance software allows for live video streaming, recording, and playback. It supports remote playback, snapshots, and PTZ control, leveraging Apple Push Notification service for efficient alerts.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Video recording and playback, Remote video playback, Snapshots, PTZ control, Apple Push Notification service support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Good quality cameras
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Works well on Wi-Fi
- ✅ Good value for money
- 💡 Better than previous models/software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently disconnects
- 🐛 Cameras often offline
- 🐛 Slow to load cameras
- 🐛 Constantly buffers
- 🐛 App seldom works

**Reported bugs**

- No WiFi connection
- Camera not working
- App not connecting to cameras
- Device keeps reverting to 'device play backing' on iPhone
- All cameras gone offline

**Requested features**

- Add cameras to system if only 4 ports
- Scrub feature for playback
- Desktop version of the app
- Combine camera products into one app
- Make view larger on the app


### 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 ESP View free?

ESP View 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, ESP View or IoT MQTT Panel?

ESP View is rated higher. ESP View averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IoT MQTT Panel averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do ESP View or IoT MQTT Panel have ads?

IoT MQTT Panel shows ads; ESP View does not.

### Which is updated more often, ESP View or IoT MQTT Panel?

ESP View ships an update every 10 months, and IoT MQTT Panel fortnightly. Most recently, ESP View was updated on October 23, 2026 and IoT MQTT Panel on October 24, 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.*