Sec MQTT Pub vs Hotmind Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sec MQTT Pub
This app provides a secure MQTT client for communicating with IoT devices using X.509 authentication and AES-128 encryption. It allows for customized messages and topics, offering a robust solution for secure IoT project communication.
- X.509 authentication
- Root CA authentication support
- AES-128 encryption
- Face ID / Touch ID support
- Customizable buttons for messages and topics
- Open-source project
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TLS IoT is an open-source end-to-end secured MQTTs client to communicate with your IoT device securely. The client supports the following features: • Use only X.509 to authenticate and secure the communication • Support Root CA authentication • AES-128 encryption to prevent the middle-man attack • Support Face ID / Touch ID You can define up to 4 buttons with customized messages and topics. TLS IoT tool is a secured and easy-to-use app. If you are looking for a highly secured MQTT tool for your IoT project, this app is for you. For more information about this project, including the source code and demos, please visit our project site: https://github.com/tracmo/open-tls-iot-client
Hotmind Smart
This app centralizes control for your smart companion devices. Set up devices, manage family access, create daily routines, and organize your home life with features like alarms, reminders, and meal planning.
- Manage supported smart devices
- Create alarms, reminders, and checklists
- Plan family routines and meals
- Control e-ink display and AI artwork
- Share device access with family
- Adjust device settings remotely
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Hotmind helps you connect and manage your smart companion devices in one simple app. Use Hotmind to set up supported devices, manage family access, create daily routines, and keep your home life organized. Whether you are using a smart alarm clock, an AI calendar device, or an e-ink display, Hotmind gives you an easy way to control settings and manage everyday tasks. Key features: • Add and manage supported smart devices • Create alarms, reminders, to-dos, schedules, and checklists • Plan meals, rewards, and family routines • Manage e-ink display content and AI artwork • Share device access with family members • Adjust device settings from your phone Hotmind brings device control, family organization, and AI-powered creativity together in one connected experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://anetx-ai-assets-934384777342.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/agreements/default/en/user-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://anetx-ai-assets-934384777342.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/agreements/default/en/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sec MQTT Pub at none against Hotmind Smart's 6. Hotmind Smart's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 28 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Hotmind Smart sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sec MQTT Pub asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sec MQTT Pub against 5.0 for Hotmind Smart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Sec MQTT Pub ships an update every 28 months, Hotmind Smart every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sec MQTT Pub | Hotmind Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Care Active Corp. | AINET Ltd. |
Customer experience
Sec MQTT Pub
Hotmind Smart
In-app purchases
Sec MQTT Pub
No in-app purchases
Hotmind Smart
- Starter Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Plus Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
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- Starter Annual$49.991 Year
- Plus Annual$99.991 Year
- Premium Annual$199.991 Year









