# EasyMQTT vs openHAB

The clearest difference is rating: openHAB at 5.0 against EasyMQTT's 3.5. openHAB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). EasyMQTT's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EasyMQTT sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. openHAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

openHAB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EasyMQTT has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of EasyMQTT's written reviews are positive against 33% of openHAB's.

EasyMQTT ships an update every 2 weeks, openHAB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EasyMQTT | openHAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easymqtt/id1523099606/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhab/id6505005945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luca Kaufmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/556524115) | [openHAB Foundation e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170718421) |

## 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 |


### openHAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhab/id6505005945)

This app acts as a companion to an open-source home automation system, allowing users to control and integrate various smart home devices. It offers remote access, enhanced notifications, and a customizable interface for managing your smart home ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Seamless integration with openHAB UI, Remote control via openHAB Cloud, Enhanced push notifications, Apple Watch companion app, Natively supports iPhone and iPad, Connects to over 3000 devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EasyMQTT free?

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

### Is openHAB free?

openHAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

openHAB is rated higher. EasyMQTT averages 3.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while openHAB averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do EasyMQTT or openHAB have ads?

Neither EasyMQTT nor openHAB shows ads.

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

EasyMQTT ships an update every 2 weeks, and openHAB every 3 weeks. Most recently, EasyMQTT was updated on June 8, 2026 and openHAB on August 22, 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.*