# Blynk IoT vs IoT MQTT Panel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IoT MQTT Panel at 85% against Blynk IoT's 42%. IoT MQTT Panel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Blynk IoT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (828 vs 45). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blynk IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. IoT MQTT Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

IoT MQTT Panel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blynk IoT has 828 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Blynk IoT's written reviews are positive against 85% of IoT MQTT Panel's.

Blynk IoT ships an update monthly, IoT MQTT Panel fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blynk IoT | IoT MQTT Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (828 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blynk-iot/id1559317868/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel/id6466780124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **828** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blynk Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/808760484) | [Rahul Kundu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707792906) |

## What reviewers say

### Blynk IoT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blynk-iot/id1559317868)

Build custom IoT apps without coding using a drag-and-drop interface. Manage devices, users, and data remotely with a powerful web console and scalable cloud infrastructure. Supports over 400 hardware boards and various connection options.

**Highlights:** Drag-n-drop IoT app builder, Device and user management, OTA firmware updates, Secure cloud infrastructure, Hardware compatibility (400+ boards), Real-time alerts and automations

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blynk MAKER - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Blynk Starter - Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Blynk PRO (40 users) Monthly | $48.99 | per month |
| Blynk MAKER - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Blynk PRO (100 users) Monthly | $98.99 | per month |
| Blynk PRO (50 users) Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Blynk PRO (500 users) Monthly | $299.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful IoT platform
- 🚀 Efficient for rapid prototyping
- 👍 Great for hobbyists and businesses
- 👍 Stable and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Unstable, crashes frequently
- 🤔 Confusing for beginners
- 🤔 Lacks flexibility compared to legacy version
- 🤔 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with devices
- Widgets not working as expected
- Account deletion without warning
- Incompatibility with older hardware

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Bluetooth support
- Better documentation and tutorials
- Restore legacy app functionality
- Affordable pricing for hobbyists


### IoT MQTT Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-mqtt-panel/id6466780124)

Create DIY smart home projects quickly with a configurable dashboard. This app supports MQTT and Websocket protocols with SSL for secure communication. It offers real-time updates, customizable panels with over 250 icons, and various data visualization options.

**Highlights:** Always-on dashboard, MQTT & Websocket support, SSL secure communication, Real-time panel updates, 250+ customizable icons, Dark theme, Import/Export configuration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and configure
- 👍 Great for testing MQTT
- 👍 Versatile and flexible app
- 👍 Good for visualizing MQTT data
- 👍 Well-thought-out design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues reported
- 🐛 Inconsistent connection to brokers
- 🐛 App can freeze or become unresponsive
- 🐛 Some users experience random disconnections
- 🐛 Background operation limitations on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly won't connect to public MQTT brokers
- App fails to connect to broker frequently
- Connectivity seems very inconsistent
- App freezes when trying to input URL in web page panel
- App does not reconnect after MQTT server disconnects, requires restart

**Requested features**

- Configuration example would be useful
- Gauges showing color portions instead of whole gauge changing color
- Apple Watch support for viewing data
- Option to search for keywords in payload
- Icon for opening and closing windows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blynk IoT free?

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

### Is IoT MQTT Panel free?

IoT MQTT Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blynk IoT or IoT MQTT Panel?

IoT MQTT Panel is rated higher. Blynk IoT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 828 ratings, while IoT MQTT Panel averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

### Do Blynk IoT or IoT MQTT Panel have ads?

IoT MQTT Panel shows ads; Blynk IoT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blynk IoT or IoT MQTT Panel?

Blynk IoT ships an update monthly, and IoT MQTT Panel fortnightly. Most recently, Blynk IoT was updated on November 3, 2026 and IoT MQTT Panel on November 3, 2026.

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