Comparison

MQTT Frame vs Ionian Sailing

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Monitor devices
  • Visualize MQTT data
  • Intuitive dashboard
  • Designed for MQTT users
  • Home Assistant integration
Features
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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.

About

Ionian Sailing

Features
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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!

Screenshots

MQTT Frame4 screens
Ionian Sailing4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MQTT Frame versus Ionian Sailing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMQTT FrameIonian Sailing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB455 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrew Hudson-SmithPeter Melville-Brown

In-app purchases

None

MQTT Frame

No in-app purchases

None

Ionian Sailing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MQTT Frame free?
MQTT Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ionian Sailing free?
Ionian Sailing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MQTT Frame or Ionian Sailing have ads?
Neither MQTT Frame nor Ionian Sailing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MQTT Frame or Ionian Sailing?
MQTT Frame ships an update every 2 days, and Ionian Sailing every 2 weeks. Most recently, MQTT Frame was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ionian Sailing on October 28, 2026.

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