Comparison

Sec MQTT Pub vs Hotmind Smart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Sec MQTT Pub4 screens
Hotmind Smart3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sec MQTT Pub versus Hotmind Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSec MQTT PubHotmind Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCare Active Corp.AINET Ltd.

Customer experience

Sec MQTT Pub

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hotmind Smart

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sec MQTT Pub

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Hotmind Smart

Subscriptions6
  • 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

Questions

Is Sec MQTT Pub free?
Sec MQTT Pub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hotmind Smart free?
Hotmind Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sec MQTT Pub or Hotmind Smart?
Sec MQTT Pub and Hotmind Smart are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Sec MQTT Pub or Hotmind Smart have ads?
Neither Sec MQTT Pub nor Hotmind Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sec MQTT Pub or Hotmind Smart?
Sec MQTT Pub ships an update every 28 months, and Hotmind Smart every 4 days. Most recently, Sec MQTT Pub was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hotmind Smart on October 25, 2026.

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