MQTT Frame vs Ionian Sailing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MQTT Frame
Visualize and monitor MQTT data with this intuitive dashboard. It's designed for users of MQTT and Home Assistant, offering a streamlined way to track live information from your devices.
- Monitor devices
- Visualize MQTT data
- Intuitive dashboard
- Designed for MQTT users
- Home Assistant integration
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Monitor devices and visualize MQTT data effortlessly with MQTT Frame—the intuitive dashboard designed specifically for MQTT and Home Assistant users.
Ionian Sailing
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IONIAN SAILING Offline‑first, no account, CSV import/export. 1. Boat & Skipper Details – Skipper profile, boat registration (SSR/HIN), radio/MMSI, specs (L/B/draft/mast), engine (HP/consumption/tank), berths, heads, water, gas. Powers all tools. 2. Pre‑Sail Tools – Configurable checklist with progress & orange icons. Weather: GPS location, current + 3‑day forecast, hourly wind, colour‑coded speeds. Distance Planner: time & fuel from speed/distance; green = sufficient fuel. Fuel Calculator: adjustable slider, range estimate, purchase log, auto fuel level. 3. Boat Management – Maintenance: tasks with category/priority/due date, link spares, recurring jobs, auto‑deduct spares. Ship’s Log: auto GPS, trip grouping, colour borders, summaries (distance/time/sailing vs motoring). Shopping List: tap to add, SHOP mode dims collected, CSV export. Spares Inventory: status (Not Held/To Buy/Low Stock/In Stock), filter/sort. 4. Navigation – Marine Map – Pre‑loaded pins, category filters, search. Add locations: tap‑and‑hold or manual entry, custom categories with icons/colours. Category management (rename, recategorise, delete). Sharing: CSV import/export (AirDrop/email), duplicates skipped. 5. Learning Center – Techniques: flag directory, anchoring guide with calculator, stern‑to, sail trim, points of sail, knot videos, winds, glossary. Safety: COLREGS, MOB, VHF (MAYDAY/PAN‑PAN), navigation lights. Diagrams & interactive elements. Buoys and Markers 6. Local Services – Marinas, fuel, medical, provisions, restaurants, chandlers, mechanics, security, customs. Browse by category/distance, search, sort, favourites, direct call/WhatsApp/email, directions, ratings, vCard share. Add service (manual or current location). 7. Medical & Health – SOS banner with contacts (112,166,108,VHF16). First aid kit (wound care, diagnostics, medications, marine emergencies). Symptom checker (guided questions, severity levels: Critical/Serious/Moderate/Minor, DR ABC protocol). 8. Admin & Legal – Documents (Transit Log/DEKPA, VHF licence, ICC, customs). Regulations (COLREGS, environmental rules, protected areas, anchoring). Contacts (Port Police, Coast Guard, Customs, Embassies). RYA link to Greece advice. 9. Meetup – Broadcast position + boat name & contact; see other boats/owners. Meet, chat, socialise. 10. Tide Tables – Worldwide tides, sine waves, high/low times. 11. Plan your Sailing holiday from hundreds of locations and share to Notes or other apps. 12. Festivals and Events - get to see all local events, when they are happening and where 13. NEW - Sailing quiz - Test your knowledge. Common Features – Menu: Add Item, Edit Categories, Export/Import CSV, Reset. CSV (Excel compatible), duplicate detection, local only, search bars, swipe actions. Consistent UI, colour coding, progress tracking, iPhone/iPad. Disclaimer – Supplementary tool only – not a replacement for official charts, training, weather services, medical advice, or legal docs. Always verify with official sources. Safe passages and fair winds!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MQTT Frame at every 2 days against Ionian Sailing's every 2 weeks. MQTT Frame also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MQTT Frame ships an update every 2 days, Ionian Sailing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MQTT Frame | Ionian Sailing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 455 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Andrew Hudson-Smith | Peter Melville-Brown |
In-app purchases
MQTT Frame
No in-app purchases
Ionian Sailing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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