Comparison

MQTTAnalyzer vs WireScan

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

WireScan

Features
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WireScan puts professional-grade network diagnostics in your pocket. Whether you're troubleshooting WiFi dead zones, identifying unknown devices on your network, or just curious about what's connected around you — WireScan has you covered. DISCOVER DEVICES Scan your local network to find every connected device. WireScan uses multiple discovery methods including Bonjour service detection and network scanning to build a complete picture of your network. • See device names, IP addresses, and MAC addresses • Automatic manufacturer identification • Detect services like AirPlay, printers, and smart home devices • Switch to Bluetooth mode to find nearby wireless devices • Signal strength and proximity estimates for each device SPEED TEST Measure your actual internet performance with accurate speed testing. • Download and upload speed measurements • Ping latency testing • Clean, animated progress visualization • Results displayed in an easy-to-read format SIGNAL MONITOR Find the WiFi sweet spots in your home or office. The real-time signal monitor helps you understand exactly how strong your connection is wherever you are. • Live dBm signal strength readings • Signal quality indicators (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) • Historical signal graph to track changes over time • Perfect for finding the best spot for your desk or router placement EMF DETECTION Use your device's magnetometer to detect electromagnetic interference in your environment. • Real-time magnetic field readings • X, Y, Z axis breakdown • Interference percentage and severity levels • Useful for finding electronics, wiring, or magnetic sources PREMIUM DESIGN WireScan features a refined dark interface inspired by modern design systems. Every detail has been considered — from the smooth animations to the carefully chosen typography. No ads, no clutter, just a beautiful tool that's a pleasure to use. • Elegant grayscale color palette • Buttery smooth transitions and animations • Custom-designed gauges and visualizations • Floating tab bar with fluid selection states PRIVACY FIRST WireScan works entirely on your device. No account required, no data uploaded to servers, no tracking. Your network information stays yours. Download WireScan and see your network like never before.

Screenshots

MQTTAnalyzer4 screens
WireScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MQTTAnalyzer at Free against WireScan's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

MQTTAnalyzer is free to download; WireScan costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MQTTAnalyzer versus WireScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMQTTAnalyzerWireScan
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp ArndtPolarity Labs Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

MQTTAnalyzer

No in-app purchases

None

WireScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MQTTAnalyzer free?
MQTTAnalyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WireScan free?
WireScan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MQTTAnalyzer or WireScan have ads?
Neither MQTTAnalyzer nor WireScan shows ads.

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