Comparison

FinderQuery Client vs MQTTCP

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

Head to head
About

FinderQuery Client

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FinderQuery Client lets you browse and access files on your Mac from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro—directly over your local network. Used together with FinderQuery Server (available on the Mac App Store), you can: • Browse Finder folders with icons, including hidden files • Preview files and folders on your Mac • Stream videos and PDFs instantly without downloading • Share a streaming link (URL) to open files in third-party apps • Download and view supported files directly in the app Privacy & Security Your privacy matters: • Local-network only: the app never sends your data to the internet and connects only to your Mac running FinderQuery Server • Mac-controlled access: the server never initiates connections; connections are started only from your device • Encrypted control connection: mutual TLS (mTLS) encrypts communication between the client and your Mac • Verified pairing: you can connect only after approving the connection on your Mac and confirming the client certificate fingerprint • On-device certificates: the certificate is stored in your Keychain and never leaves your device About streaming links To support opening streams in third-party apps, streamed file delivery isn’t encrypted. Access is still protected using randomized file paths and an authentication token—only someone with the URL can view the file.

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

FinderQuery Client4 screens
MQTTCP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FinderQuery Client at none against MQTTCP's 3. MQTTCP's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 17 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FinderQuery Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FinderQuery Client ships an update every 17 months, MQTTCP every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FinderQuery Client versus MQTTCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinderQuery ClientMQTTCP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeida Fanxiao zhang

In-app purchases

None

FinderQuery Client

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 FinderQuery Client free?
FinderQuery Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MQTTCP free?
MQTTCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FinderQuery Client or MQTTCP have ads?
Neither FinderQuery Client nor MQTTCP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FinderQuery Client or MQTTCP?
FinderQuery Client ships an update every 17 months, and MQTTCP every 7 months. Most recently, FinderQuery Client was updated on October 11, 2026 and MQTTCP on October 15, 2026.

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