Comparison

MQTTAnalyzer vs Scrypted

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

Head to head
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.

About

Scrypted

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

Highlights
  • ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
  • Remote live stream and recording access
  • Real-time motion alerts
  • Smart search for footage
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!

Screenshots

MQTTAnalyzer4 screens
Scrypted3 screens

Verdict

The call

MQTTAnalyzer and Scrypted both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of MQTTAnalyzer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's. MQTTAnalyzer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Scrypted's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MQTTAnalyzer against 4.6 for Scrypted. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of MQTTAnalyzer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Scrypted's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MQTTAnalyzer ships an update every 5 days, Scrypted every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MQTTAnalyzer versus Scrypted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMQTTAnalyzerScrypted
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings)4.6 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp ArndtVysor, Inc.

Customer experience

MQTTAnalyzer

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

Scrypted

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

MQTTAnalyzer

No in-app purchases

None

Scrypted

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MQTTAnalyzer free?
MQTTAnalyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scrypted free?
Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MQTTAnalyzer or Scrypted?
Scrypted is rated higher. MQTTAnalyzer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Scrypted averages 4.6 from 20 ratings.
Do MQTTAnalyzer or Scrypted have ads?
Neither MQTTAnalyzer nor Scrypted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MQTTAnalyzer or Scrypted?
MQTTAnalyzer ships an update every 5 days, and Scrypted every 3 weeks. Most recently, MQTTAnalyzer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scrypted on October 24, 2026.

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