Comparison

MQTTCP vs MQTT BLE Bridge

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

Head to head
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.

About

MQTT BLE Bridge

Connect your Bluetooth Low Energy devices to MQTT message brokers. This utility app transforms your iOS device into a bridge, enabling seamless data exchange between BLE peripherals and your IoT ecosystem. An example Arduino sketch is provided for easy integration.

Highlights
  • Connects MQTT brokers to BLE devices
  • Send and receive BLE data
  • iOS device as a bridge
  • Ideal for BLE IoT devices
  • Example Arduino sketch available
Features
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Bridge the gap between MQTT message brokers and Bluetooth Low Energy devices with this powerful connectivity app. This app will turn your iOS device into a bridge between an MQTT Broker and a BLE device. Send and receive data from a BLE device to your MQTT broker with this app. Perfect for BLE enabled IOT devices. Example Arduino sketch available on the support website.

Screenshots

MQTTCP4 screens
MQTT BLE Bridge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MQTTCP at 5.0 against MQTT BLE Bridge's 1.0. MQTT BLE Bridge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. MQTT BLE Bridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MQTTCP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MQTTCP ships an update every 7 months, MQTT BLE Bridge monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
MQTTCP versus MQTT BLE Bridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMQTTCPMQTT BLE Bridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxiao zhangTroy Gustafson

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
None

MQTT BLE Bridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MQTTCP free?
MQTTCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MQTT BLE Bridge free?
MQTT BLE Bridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MQTTCP or MQTT BLE Bridge?
MQTTCP is rated higher. MQTTCP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MQTT BLE Bridge averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MQTTCP or MQTT BLE Bridge have ads?
Neither MQTTCP nor MQTT BLE Bridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MQTTCP or MQTT BLE Bridge?
MQTTCP ships an update every 7 months, and MQTT BLE Bridge monthly. Most recently, MQTTCP was updated on October 30, 2026 and MQTT BLE Bridge on October 30, 2026.

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