MQTT Spy vs systemsoundtest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MQTT Spy
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.
- 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
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INTRODUCTION: - MQTT Spy is used for testing pub/sub protocol with MQTT - Simply create a MQTT connection with broker and test MQTT messaging - With this app, You can control any MQTT enabled IoT devices and monitor sensors with pub/sub protocol. FEATURES: - Save broker list - Separate panels for subscribe and publish data - Custom your own buttons for frequent publishing of same data. - Monitoring receiving data as ASCII or HEX. - Publish Data as ASCII or HEX. - Auto send commands at timed interval - Selection for \r \n at the end of sending data. - Send Log file of Subscribed and Published data. - Keep Screen on/off option.
systemsoundtest
Explore over 100 official iOS system sounds with a clean, modern interface. Tap buttons to instantly play notification tones and alerts, with dynamic visual feedback.
- Over 100 official iOS system sounds
- Instant sound playback
- Clean, user-friendly interface
- Dynamic button color changes
- Explore notification tones and alerts
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This App offers an exciting way to explore iOS system sounds , featuring over 100 sound clips that you can play with a simple tap. Designed with a clean, modern interface, each button represents a different system sound, from familiar notification tones to rarely heard alerts. When you press a button, the corresponding sound plays instantly, giving you insight into the auditory world behind iOS devices. //Access to 100+ official iOS system sounds. //Sleek, user-friendly design with soft pink buttons for an aesthetically pleasing experience. //Real-time sound feedback with dynamic button color changes during playback. //AppDeveloper, sound designers, and anyone curious about system audio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: systemsoundtest at 5.0 against MQTT Spy's 4.0. systemsoundtest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). MQTT Spy's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 24 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ratings volume 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
MQTT Spy costs $0.99 and systemsoundtest $0.49 up front. MQTT Spy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. systemsoundtest asks for nothing beyond the download.
systemsoundtest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
MQTT Spy ships an update every 4 months, systemsoundtest every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MQTT Spy | systemsoundtest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.49 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #34 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gopi Gadhiya | SHUNJI KUSAKA |
Customer experience
MQTT Spy
systemsoundtest
In-app purchases
MQTT Spy
- Remove Ads$2.99
systemsoundtest
No in-app purchases
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