Comparison

IoT MQTT Panel vs WireScan

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

Head to head
About

IoT MQTT Panel

Create DIY smart home projects quickly with a configurable dashboard. This app supports MQTT and Websocket protocols with SSL for secure communication. It offers real-time updates, customizable panels with over 250 icons, and various data visualization options.

Highlights
  • Always-on dashboard
  • MQTT & Websocket support
  • SSL secure communication
  • Real-time panel updates
  • 250+ customizable icons
  • Dark theme
  • Import/Export configuration
Features
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With this app you can make DIY Smart Home project in a minute. The configurations are very simple. Well documented FAQ and User Guide are available at application info page. Features: 1. Can run as always on Dashboard. 2. Supports both MQTT (TCP) and Websocket protocol. 3. SSL for secure communication. 4. JSON Support for both subscribe and publish message. 5. Panels subscribe and / or publish the topic automatically, hence get updated in real time. 6. Designed to work with public broker efficiently (using device prefix). 7. Sent and Received timestamp from broker. 8. Material design. 9. Flexible panel width, merge any panels 10. More than 250 icons to customize specific panels. 11. Dark theme for comfortable use in low light. 12. Clone connection, device or panel for effortless configuration 13. Import/Export application configuration for easy share with multiple devices. 14. Re-connects automatically if connection lost. 15. Persist export message for log and graph. Available panels: -Button -Slider -Switch -LED Indicator -Combo Box -Radio Buttons -Multi-State Indicator -Progress -Gauge -Color Picker -Time Picker -Text Input -Text Log -Image -Barcode Scanner -Line graph -Bar graph -Chart -URI Launcher This list will grow upon feedback from users. Your feedback is much appreciated. If you find any issue please feel free to leave a comment in my blog with steps to reproduce. https://blog.snrlab.in/iot/iot-mqtt-panel-user-guide/

About

WireScan

Features
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WireScan puts professional-grade network diagnostics in your pocket. Whether you're troubleshooting WiFi dead zones, identifying unknown devices on your network, or just curious about what's connected around you — WireScan has you covered. DISCOVER DEVICES Scan your local network to find every connected device. WireScan uses multiple discovery methods including Bonjour service detection and network scanning to build a complete picture of your network. • See device names, IP addresses, and MAC addresses • Automatic manufacturer identification • Detect services like AirPlay, printers, and smart home devices • Switch to Bluetooth mode to find nearby wireless devices • Signal strength and proximity estimates for each device SPEED TEST Measure your actual internet performance with accurate speed testing. • Download and upload speed measurements • Ping latency testing • Clean, animated progress visualization • Results displayed in an easy-to-read format SIGNAL MONITOR Find the WiFi sweet spots in your home or office. The real-time signal monitor helps you understand exactly how strong your connection is wherever you are. • Live dBm signal strength readings • Signal quality indicators (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) • Historical signal graph to track changes over time • Perfect for finding the best spot for your desk or router placement EMF DETECTION Use your device's magnetometer to detect electromagnetic interference in your environment. • Real-time magnetic field readings • X, Y, Z axis breakdown • Interference percentage and severity levels • Useful for finding electronics, wiring, or magnetic sources PREMIUM DESIGN WireScan features a refined dark interface inspired by modern design systems. Every detail has been considered — from the smooth animations to the carefully chosen typography. No ads, no clutter, just a beautiful tool that's a pleasure to use. • Elegant grayscale color palette • Buttery smooth transitions and animations • Custom-designed gauges and visualizations • Floating tab bar with fluid selection states PRIVACY FIRST WireScan works entirely on your device. No account required, no data uploaded to servers, no tracking. Your network information stays yours. Download WireScan and see your network like never before.

Screenshots

IoT MQTT Panel4 screens
WireScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IoT MQTT Panel at Free against WireScan's $1.99. IoT MQTT Panel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). WireScan's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

IoT MQTT Panel is free to download; WireScan costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IoT MQTT Panel versus WireScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIoT MQTT PanelWireScan
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRahul KunduPolarity Labs Pte. Ltd.

Bugs and requests

IoT MQTT Panel

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Randomly won't connect to public MQTT brokers
  • App fails to connect to broker frequently
  • Connectivity seems very inconsistent
  • App freezes when trying to input URL in web page panel
  • App does not reconnect after MQTT server disconnects, requires restart
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  • After update, panel window periodically moves up
  • Sometimes switches sensor tabs with significant delay or stops working

Requested features

13 requests
  • Configuration example would be useful
  • Gauges showing color portions instead of whole gauge changing color
  • Apple Watch support for viewing data
  • Option to search for keywords in payload
  • Icon for opening and closing windows
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  • Ability to print user guide
  • Siri shortcuts integration
  • Widgets support
  • Customizable graph scales
  • Alarm rules and notifications
  • Ability to change font color in Text Log widget, possibly based on value condition
  • Traditional Chinese language support
  • More options for panel size on iPad

WireScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IoT MQTT Panel

No in-app purchases

None

WireScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IoT MQTT Panel free?
IoT MQTT Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WireScan free?
WireScan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do IoT MQTT Panel or WireScan have ads?
IoT MQTT Panel shows ads; WireScan does not.

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