Comparison

ESP SoftAP Provisioning vs MQTTAnalyzer

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

Head to head
About

ESP SoftAP Provisioning

Configure Wi-Fi credentials for ESP32 or ESP8266 devices using SoftAP transport. This utility supports Wi-Fi provisioning from ESP IDF version 3.2 and later, including security level 1 and Proof of Possession.

Highlights
  • SoftAP Wi-Fi Provisioning (ESP IDF v3.2+)
  • Security Level 1
  • Proof of Possession (PoP)
  • Wi-Fi scan list
  • Configure Network Name and Passphrase
Features
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This app can be used to send Wi-Fi Network credentials (Network name and Passphrase) to ESP32 or ESP8266 devices over SoftAP transport using the wifi-provisioning feature of ESP IDF (V3.2 and later). Supported Features - SoftAP based Wi-Fi Provisioning from IDF v3.2 and later - Security Level 1 - Proof of Possession (PoP) - Wi-Fi scan list Please refer https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/stable/api-reference/provisioning/wifi_provisioning.html for additional information.

About

MQTTAnalyzer

Monitor and debug MQTT brokers on your Apple devices. Visualize data with hierarchical views, JSON highlighting, and charts. Publish messages, manage multiple brokers, and sync settings across devices. Free and open source.

Highlights
  • MQTT 3.1.1 and 5.0 support
  • JSON highlighting and pretty-printing
  • Time series charts for numeric values
  • Connect to multiple brokers
  • Full-text search
  • Publish messages
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Monitor and debug your MQTT broker from iPhone, iPad, or Mac. MQTTAnalyzer is the essential tool for smart home enthusiasts, IoT developers, and anyone working with MQTT-based systems. Free, open source, and no ads. CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE • MQTT 3.1.1 and MQTT 5.0 support • MQTT and WebSocket connections • SSL/TLS with ALPN and server CA certificate validation • Username/password and client certificate authentication • Support for self-signed certificates • Predefined settings for AWS IoT • Connection diagnostics to identify issues quickly VISUALIZE YOUR DATA • Hierarchical topic tree view • JSON highlighting and pretty-printing • Time series charts for numeric values • ANSI color code rendering • Image viewer with pinch-to-zoom (PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and more) • Hex viewer for binary payloads STAY ORGANIZED • Connect to multiple brokers simultaneously • Subscribe to multiple topics per broker • Full-text search across topics and messages • Unread message indicators • Statistics panel with message counts • Large payload support (10MB+) with export PUBLISH AND CONTROL • Publish messages with QoS and retain flag • JSON message builder with form interface • Delete retained messages from broker • Siri shortcuts for quick actions SYNC ACROSS DEVICES • iCloud sync for settings and certificates • Native experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Have feedback or feature requests? Visit our GitHub page — MQTTAnalyzer is open source and community-driven.

Screenshots

ESP SoftAP Provisioning4 screens
MQTTAnalyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MQTTAnalyzer at 81% against ESP SoftAP Provisioning's 0%. MQTTAnalyzer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). ESP SoftAP Provisioning's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MQTTAnalyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ESP SoftAP Provisioning's written reviews are positive against 81% of MQTTAnalyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESP SoftAP Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, MQTTAnalyzer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ESP SoftAP Provisioning versus MQTTAnalyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP SoftAP ProvisioningMQTTAnalyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings523 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Philipp Arndt

Customer experience

ESP SoftAP Provisioning

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MQTTAnalyzer

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.9%

In-app purchases

None

ESP SoftAP Provisioning

No in-app purchases

None

MQTTAnalyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESP SoftAP Provisioning free?
ESP SoftAP Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MQTTAnalyzer free?
MQTTAnalyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ESP SoftAP Provisioning or MQTTAnalyzer?
MQTTAnalyzer is rated higher. ESP SoftAP Provisioning averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MQTTAnalyzer averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.
Do ESP SoftAP Provisioning or MQTTAnalyzer have ads?
Neither ESP SoftAP Provisioning nor MQTTAnalyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESP SoftAP Provisioning or MQTTAnalyzer?
ESP SoftAP Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, and MQTTAnalyzer every 5 days. Most recently, ESP SoftAP Provisioning was updated on October 4, 2026 and MQTTAnalyzer on October 16, 2026.

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