Comparison

KBProAOA vs MQTTCP

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

Head to head
About

KBProAOA

Features
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KBProAOA is a configuration and management tool for Bluetooth AOA Beacon from KKM. This APP is connected to the Beacon device through the Bluetooth of the mobile phone, and the following parameters of the Beacon can be configured: Bluetooth transmit power, Bluetooth broadcast interval, AOA CTE length, Motion Trigger parameters. In addition, you can upgrade your Beacon device through this app, or restore it to factory settings.

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

KBProAOA4 screens
MQTTCP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KBProAOA at none against MQTTCP's 3. KBProAOA also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 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. KBProAOA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KBProAOA ships an update every 3 weeks, MQTTCP every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KBProAOA versus MQTTCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKBProAOAMQTTCP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKKM Co.,Ltd.xiao zhang

In-app purchases

None

KBProAOA

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 KBProAOA free?
KBProAOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MQTTCP free?
MQTTCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KBProAOA or MQTTCP have ads?
Neither KBProAOA nor MQTTCP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KBProAOA or MQTTCP?
KBProAOA ships an update every 3 weeks, and MQTTCP every 7 months. Most recently, KBProAOA was updated on October 14, 2026 and MQTTCP on October 15, 2026.

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