Comparison

MQTT Stations vs MQTTCP

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

Head to head
About

MQTT Stations

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IotStation ,supports the spec of subscription & publishing functions of MQTT. for more detail ,please refer web below: http://www.wireless.com.tw/Product%20AF-21%20210113.htm

About

MQTTCP

This app facilitates communication with MQTT, TCP, and UDP services. It offers features for publishing and subscribing to messages, connecting to TCP servers, and managing UDP listeners, all within a clean interface.

Highlights
  • MQTT publish/subscribe
  • TCP client/server functionality
  • UDP listener
  • Username/password authentication
  • Message history tracking
  • Hexadecimal data visualization
Features
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[Main Features] 1. MQTT * Clean and intuitive user interface * Supports publishing and subscribing to messages, suitable for communication between IoT devices. * Username/password authentication support * Automatic reconnection capability * Real-time subscription status display * Message publication history record * Supports viewing topic information in JSON tree format. 2. TCP CLIENT * Clean and intuitive user interface * Based on Apple's native Network framework, providing stable performance * Connect to any TCP server via IP address and port * Support for both text and hexadecimal data transmission modes * Message history tracking with timestamp markers * Hexadecimal data visualization with graphical interface 3. TCP SERVER * Clean and intuitive user interface * Based on Apple's native Network framework, providing stable performance * One-click start and stop operation * Real-time display of data from all connected clients * Ability to manage multiple client connections simultaneously * Support for both text and hexadecimal data transmission formats 4. UDP * Clean and intuitive user interface * Based on Apple's native Network framework, providing stable performance * One-click start and stop listening * Highly configurable, capable of adapting to various application scenarios * Supports automatic resource cleanup after disconnection * Efficient memory management, preventing data leaks ------------------------------ Welcome to MQTTCP! This application aims to provide a convenient way to interact with MQTT、TCP、UDP services. By downloading and using this application, you agree to comply with the End User License Agreement (EULA): Apple Standard EULA(https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/). Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal in your account settings.

Screenshots

MQTT Stations4 screens
MQTTCP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MQTT Stations at none against MQTTCP's 3. MQTT Stations also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support 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. MQTTCP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MQTT Stations asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MQTT Stations ships an update weekly, MQTTCP every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MQTT Stations versus MQTTCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMQTT StationsMQTTCP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjohn Chengxiao zhang

In-app purchases

None

MQTT Stations

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MQTTCP

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$2.99

Questions

Is MQTT Stations free?
MQTT Stations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MQTTCP free?
MQTTCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MQTT Stations or MQTTCP have ads?
Neither MQTT Stations nor MQTTCP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MQTT Stations or MQTTCP?
MQTT Stations ships an update weekly, and MQTTCP every 7 months. Most recently, MQTT Stations was updated on October 30, 2026 and MQTTCP on October 30, 2026.

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