Comparison

MQTT Spy vs Void Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Void Connect

This client connects to OpenCode running on your computer. It allows for seamless interaction with your development environment from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Connects to OpenCode
  • Supports Windows, Mac, Linux
  • Companion client functionality
  • Mobile access to development environment
Features
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VoidConnect is a companion client that connects to OpenCode running on your Windows, Mac Os, or Linux Machine.

Screenshots

MQTT Spy4 screens
Void Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Void Connect at none against MQTT Spy's 1. Void Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). MQTT Spy's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MQTT Spy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
MQTT Spy versus Void Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMQTT SpyVoid Connect
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#139 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGopi GadhiyaSeth Lindow

Customer experience

MQTT Spy

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

Void Connect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MQTT Spy

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Void Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MQTT Spy free?
MQTT Spy costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Void Connect free?
Void Connect costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MQTT Spy or Void Connect?
MQTT Spy is rated higher. MQTT Spy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Void Connect averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do MQTT Spy or Void Connect have ads?
MQTT Spy shows ads; Void Connect does not.

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