Comparison

EMQTT vs Kipass

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

Head to head
About

EMQTT

Features
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EMQTT is an efficient communication app based on the robust MQTT protocol, designed to make your message transmission secure and reliable. With our app, you can easily set up a private MQTT server, enabling end-to-end encrypted communications and protecting your data from unauthorized access. Whether you're a tech professional, a business user, or someone with high demands for communication security, EMQTT is your ideal choice. It's suited for team communications, personal information exchange, remote collaboration, and more, safeguarding your communication processes from eavesdropping and interference. Download EMQTT now for a secure, private, and efficient communication experience.

About

Kipass

A native, offline password manager that supports the open KeePass format. It offers robust security features, encrypted attachments, and multiple sync options without mandatory cloud storage or telemetry.

Highlights
  • Offline password management
  • KeePass (.kdbx) format support
  • Argon2id/AES-256 encryption
  • TOTP and FIDO2/YubiKey support
  • Breach checks and password health
  • Encrypted attachments with editing
  • Multiple sync options (Wi-Fi, SFTP, cloud)
Features
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Kipass is a native, offline password manager that speaks the open KeePass format (.kdbx). No account, no forced cloud, no telemetry: nothing leaves your device until you turn it on yourself. Everything included, no paid tier: • Argon2id / AES-256 / ChaCha20 / Twofish encryption, 2FA codes (TOTP), FIDO2/YubiKey hardware keys • Breach checks (HIBP), password health score, Watchtower security dashboard • Threshold sharing (Shamir) for recovery, duress code and self-destruct • Encrypted attachments: photo editing, watermarking, document scanning, EXIF/GPS scrubbing, PNG/JPEG/JPEG 2000 conversion • Advanced search and Smart Groups, 3-way merge, import from 15+ formats (1Password, Bitwarden, Keeper, LastPass…) • Wi-Fi/LAN, WebDAV, SFTP, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive/SharePoint sync — encrypted, always optional • Native autofill, browser extension, Apple Watch • 39 languages, on iPhone, iPad, Mac Same engine, same file, everywhere — open your existing vault or start a new one, and keep full control of your data.

Screenshots

EMQTT3 screens
Kipass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kipass at none against EMQTT's shown. Kipass also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMQTT ships an update every 2 months, Kipass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EMQTT versus Kipass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMQTTKipass
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Joymind Interactive Holdings Group Co., LtdKinevia

In-app purchases

None

EMQTT

No in-app purchases

None

Kipass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMQTT free?
EMQTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kipass free?
Kipass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMQTT or Kipass have ads?
EMQTT shows ads; Kipass does not.
Which is updated more often, EMQTT or Kipass?
EMQTT ships an update every 2 months, and Kipass fortnightly. Most recently, EMQTT was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kipass on October 28, 2026.

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