MQTT vs The Bee Scale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MQTT
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The app has a control range with the ability to control between zero and five lights and doors, depending on the use case. By means of a red-green indicator, the user is shown the connection status of the server. In the settings area of the app the server connection details can be entered. Depending on the use case, the controls for the lights or doors can be switched on and off. For the individual lights and doors, the corresponding theme as well as the message can be set. In addition, further settings for the transmission can be selected.
The Bee Scale
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The Bee Scale helps beekeepers connect their hive scales, view readings and manage their apiary from a clean, mobile‑first app. Key features • Quick sign‑up with email and your scale’s IMEI • Pair a scale by scanning its QR code • View your scale list and detailed readings • Track trends using clear charts and summaries • Personalised settings, including dark mode • Multi‑language support Whether you manage one hive or several, The Bee Scale makes it easy to connect devices and keep an eye on your colonies with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Bee Scale at every 10 days against MQTT's every 11 months. The Bee Scale also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MQTT ships an update every 11 months, The Bee Scale every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MQTT | The Bee Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Gasser | Stefan Lindner |
In-app purchases
MQTT
No in-app purchases
The Bee Scale
No in-app purchases









