EasyMQTT vs AirMQTT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EasyMQTT
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.
- 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
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EasyMQTT is an MQTT client for iPhone and iPad that helps you connect to your broker, monitor live topics, and publish messages quickly. Use it for home automation setups, Zigbee2MQTT, remote monitoring, or everyday MQTT debugging. With EasyMQTT you can: - connect to multiple MQTT brokers - subscribe to topics and inspect incoming messages in real time - publish messages quickly or save recurring payloads as favorites - create widgets and graph widgets for the MQTT values you care about - automate actions with Siri Shortcuts - review connection history and saved broker locations EasyMQTT Plus unlocks additional features including favorites for brokers, topics, and messages, more powerful widget workflows, and deeper Siri Shortcuts automation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AirMQTT
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AirMQTT is a native MQTT client that helps you monitor topics, publish messages, and manage multiple MQTT connections with a fast, focused workflow. Whether you’re testing an IoT setup, controlling smart home devices, watching live sensor data, or troubleshooting message flows, AirMQTT gives you a clean workspace built for real MQTT tasks. Why AirMQTT Monitor MQTT messages in real time Connect to your broker and watch live topic activity as messages arrive. Publish payloads instantly Send messages to any topic in seconds for testing, automation, and device control. Create custom command buttons Save common commands as reusable buttons and trigger repeat actions faster. Manage multiple connections with ease Keep brokers organized with custom names, colors, and icons so projects stay easy to identify. Connect the way your setup requires Use MQTT 3.1.1 or MQTT 5.0, connect over TCP or WebSocket, and configure SSL, Clean Session, QoS, and more. Filter, search, and export messages Focus on the topics that matter, review message history more easily, and export logs when needed. Sync your setup across devices Keep your connections, quick actions, and preferences available wherever you work. Designed for a clean, native workflow AirMQTT is built with a responsive interface that feels fast, intuitive, and easy to use. Great for - IoT development - Smart home control - MQTT testing and debugging - Home lab workflows - Monitoring live topics - Sending repeat commands faster AirMQTT Pro Upgrade to AirMQTT Pro for more advanced convenience and personalization features, including additional quick publish buttons and extra customization options. No account required. Just connect to your broker and get to work. Terms of Use: https://airmqtt.one/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EasyMQTT at every 2 weeks against AirMQTT's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. EasyMQTT sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and AirMQTT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EasyMQTT ships an update every 2 weeks, AirMQTT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EasyMQTT | AirMQTT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luca Kaufmann | Sergei Penskii |
In-app purchases
EasyMQTT
- EasyMQTT Plus - Three months$1.993 Months
- EasyMQTT Plus Yearly Sub14 Days trial$3.991 Year
- EasyMQTT Plus Yearly Sub14 Days trial$5.991 Year
- EasyMQTT Plus$10.99
- EasyMQTT Plus lifetime2 variants$14.99
AirMQTT
- AirMQTT Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- AirMQTT Pro (Yearly)$17.991 Year









