EasyMQTT vs Transfer Assistant
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/
Transfer Assistant
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Transfer Assistant|iPhone ↔ PC Wireless File Transfer. Tired of tangled USB cables, slow cloud storage speeds and file size limits of social apps? Designed exclusively for cross-platform transmission between iPhone and PC, Transfer Assistant requires no PC installation. You can transfer documents, photos, 4K videos, archives and texts at high speed simply via a browser, with secure and fast peer-to-peer local network connection. 3 Simple Steps for Instant Connection 1. Install and launch the app on your iPhone to generate a unique access link 2. Open any browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) on your PC device, enter the link and connect in 1 second 3. Share files, images and texts like instant messaging. All files from PC will be automatically saved to the exclusive folder without manual operation Core Features No PC Software Required: Works perfectly with only a browser, even on restricted office computers without administrator privileges No File Size/Quantity Limits: Transfer large files such as 1GB HD videos and oversized archives without restrictions Private Local Network Transfer: Peer-to-peer local transmission without third-party cloud servers. Encrypted sessions fully protect your data privacy Chat-Style Interaction: Drag-and-drop files, paste screenshots and send texts in real time with zero learning curve Automatic File Archiving: All transferred files are automatically categorized in a dedicated folder for one-click preview, sharing and export Full Format Compatibility: Supports all mainstream formats including PDF, Word, Excel, images, 4K videos and ZIP archives Ultra-Fast LAN Speed: Transfer speed up to 20–80MB/s. A 1GB video can be transferred in tens of seconds, far faster than Bluetooth, cloud storage and social apps Application Scenarios Office Workers: Transmit reports, whiteboard photos and documents cross-device for convenient on-the-go office work Students: Realize two-way transmission of papers and handwritten notes, completely replacing U-disks Content Creators: Transfer original iPhone HD footage to PC for lossless editing, and preview works on mobile quickly Daily Family Use: Batch back up photos without iCloud paid subscriptions, support one-click download for family computers Advantages Over Traditional Tools Compared with USB cables, Bluetooth, social apps and cloud storage, our tool requires no PC installation, has no file limits, supports automatic archiving and two-way text transmission, and adopts local encryption to balance convenience, speed and security. FAQ Is no PC software really required? Yes. Only a mainstream browser is needed, compatible with restricted office devices without administrator rights. Do iPhone and PC need the same WiFi? The same WiFi ensures optimal transmission speed. You can also enable your phone hotspot for connection if no shared network is available. Where are the transferred files saved? All files are automatically stored in the exclusive Transfer Assistant folder for preview and sharing at any time. Is the transmission secure? All transmissions are peer-to-peer without cloud uploads. Each session is independently encrypted and invalidated after closing, avoiding data leakage. Privacy Policy: https://transfer.mxcode.com/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EasyMQTT at every 2 weeks against Transfer Assistant's every 2 months. Transfer Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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 Transfer Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EasyMQTT ships an update every 2 weeks, Transfer Assistant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EasyMQTT | Transfer Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luca Kaufmann | 晖 姚 |
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
Transfer Assistant
- 1-Year Plan$4.991 Month
- 1-Quarter Plan$12.993 Months
- 1-Year Plan$39.991 Year
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