Qorvo NI Background vs MQTT Developer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qorvo NI Background
This app allows developers to scan for and connect to Qorvo UWB development kits. It provides real-time ranging information and can receive BLE packets in the background to trigger notifications.
- Scan for Qorvo UWB development kits
- Connect and disconnect to multiple kits
- Get simultaneous ranging information
- Receive BLE packets in background
- Trigger notifications via BLE
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With this application developers will be able to: • Scan for Qorvo UWB development kits • Connect (automatically to known devices) and disconnect to multiple development kits • Get ranging information simultaneously from all the development kits connected (distance) • When in the background, the app will keep the NI Session and can receive BLE packets to trigger notifications
MQTT Developer
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Unlock the power of MQTT with MQTT Explorer, the ultimate tool for developers and enthusiasts alike! Designed for simplicity and productivity, this app makes managing MQTT connections and messages effortless. Key Features: Save Brokers for Later: Seamlessly save your MQTT brokers to your account and access them from any device. Publish History: Track your message publish history for quick reference and reuse. Reusable Publishes: Save and reuse frequently published messages to save time and eliminate retyping. Multi-Device Sync: Effortlessly manage brokers and messages across multiple devices with a unified experience. Clutter-Free Interface: A clean, distraction-free UI to keep you focused on what matters most. Whether you're testing, developing, or exploring MQTT, MQTT Explorer simplifies your workflow and keeps you connected wherever you go. Download now and take control of your MQTT messaging like never before!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MQTT Developer at every 3 months against Qorvo NI Background's every 13 months. MQTT Developer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Qorvo NI Background ships an update every 13 months, MQTT Developer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qorvo NI Background | MQTT Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qorvo | Patrick West |
In-app purchases
Qorvo NI Background
No in-app purchases
MQTT Developer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Qorvo NI Background free?
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Do Qorvo NI Background or MQTT Developer have ads?
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