# EasyMQTT vs Paperparrot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paperparrot at 87% against EasyMQTT's 27%. Paperparrot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). EasyMQTT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EasyMQTT sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and Paperparrot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paperparrot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of EasyMQTT's written reviews are positive against 87% of Paperparrot's.

EasyMQTT ships an update every 2 weeks, Paperparrot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EasyMQTT | Paperparrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easymqtt/id1523099606/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luca Kaufmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/556524115) | [Leo Wehrfritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663611386) |

## What reviewers say

### EasyMQTT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easymqtt/id1523099606)

This application acts as an MQTT client for iOS devices, enabling interaction with any MQTT broker. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing home automation setups, controlling devices, and monitoring remote brokers. Advanced features can be unlocked through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** MQTT client for iOS, Interact with any MQTT Broker, Home automation control, Siri Shortcuts integration, Light and dark mode support, Save favorite topics and messages

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EasyMQTT Plus - Three months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| EasyMQTT Plus Yearly Sub | $3.99 | per year |
| EasyMQTT Plus Yearly Sub | $5.99 | per year |
| EasyMQTT Plus | $10.99 | one-time |
| EasyMQTT Plus lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Paperparrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267)

Organize your documents effortlessly with this native client for Paperless-ngx. Upload, scan, and secure files in various formats. Enjoy offline access, custom views, and powerful search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx instances, Add documents in various formats, Scan documents via camera or network scanner, Secure documents with Face/Touch ID, Extensive search and Spotlight support, Create custom document views, Offline document synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EasyMQTT free?

EasyMQTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paperparrot free?

Paperparrot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EasyMQTT or Paperparrot?

Paperparrot is rated higher. EasyMQTT averages 3.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Paperparrot averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do EasyMQTT or Paperparrot have ads?

Neither EasyMQTT nor Paperparrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EasyMQTT or Paperparrot?

EasyMQTT ships an update every 2 weeks, and Paperparrot every 5 weeks. Most recently, EasyMQTT was updated on October 15, 2026 and Paperparrot on October 14, 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.*