# MQTT Spy vs Tanuki for GitLab

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tanuki for GitLab at none against MQTT Spy's 1. Tanuki for GitLab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). MQTT Spy's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

MQTT Spy costs $0.99 and Tanuki for GitLab $0.99 up front. MQTT Spy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tanuki for GitLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for MQTT Spy against 4.0 for Tanuki for GitLab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

MQTT Spy ships an update every 4 months, Tanuki for GitLab every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MQTT Spy | Tanuki for GitLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mqtt-spy/id1564422794/reviews) | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#99** |
| Size | 26 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gopi Gadhiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387816354) | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) |

## What reviewers say

### MQTT Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mqtt-spy/id1564422794)

This application allows for testing the pub/sub MQTT protocol. Connect to an MQTT broker to send and receive messages, control IoT devices, and monitor sensors. It offers features for saving broker lists, custom publishing buttons, and data monitoring in ASCII or HEX.

**Highlights:** Save broker list, Custom publish buttons, Monitor data as ASCII or HEX, Auto-send commands at intervals, Keep screen on/off option, Send log files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Tanuki for GitLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A native client for interacting with GitLab repositories. Manage your projects, issues, and merge requests efficiently from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Native GitLab client, Manage repositories, Track issues, Review merge requests, iOS compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MQTT Spy free?

MQTT Spy costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MQTT Spy or Tanuki for GitLab?

MQTT Spy and Tanuki for GitLab are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do MQTT Spy or Tanuki for GitLab have ads?

MQTT Spy shows ads; Tanuki for GitLab does not.

### Which is updated more often, MQTT Spy or Tanuki for GitLab?

MQTT Spy ships an update every 4 months, and Tanuki for GitLab every 9 days. Most recently, MQTT Spy was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tanuki for GitLab on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*