Comparison

MQTTCP vs HookBell

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

HookBell

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HookBell turns webhooks into push notifications on your phone. No code, no Slack bots. Just paste a URL and get real-time alerts when something important happens in your app. WHAT IT DOES Every time a customer signs up, makes a payment, books a meeting, or churns, HookBell sends a push notification to your phone with the details, in plain English. Instead of raw JSON: {"type": "invoice.paid", "data": {"amount": 2900}} You get: "Invoice paid: $29.00 from customer@example.com" HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a connection in HookBell 2. Copy the webhook URL 3. Paste it into your service's webhook settings 4. Done. Notifications start arriving instantly Setup takes less than a minute per service. No SDK, no config files, no polling. SUPPORTED SERVICES • Stripe: payments, subscriptions, failed charges • Clerk: signups, user updates, new sessions • Lemon Squeezy: orders, subscriptions, renewals • Supabase: database inserts, updates, deletes • Cal.com: bookings, cancellations, reschedules • Resend: email sent, delivered, bounced • Polar: orders, sponsorships, subscriptions • Dodo Payments: subscriptions, payments Each service has a built-in parser that understands the payload and formats notifications so they read naturally. WHY HOOKBELL • Real-time push alerts, not email, not Slack, your phone • Human-readable, no raw JSON, just the details that matter • Zero code, paste a webhook URL and you're done • Signature verification, optional security for every service • Event filtering, choose exactly which events trigger notifications PRICING Free plan: 1 connection, 100 events/month. Enough to try it out. Pro ($11.99/mo): 10 connections, 50K events, 30-day history. Teams ($39.99/mo): Unlimited connections, 500K events, 90-day history. Built for indie hackers, solo founders, and small dev teams who want to stay connected to their product without watching dashboards all day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hookbell.com/privacy

Screenshots

MQTTCP4 screens
HookBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HookBell at every 8 days against MQTTCP's every 7 months. HookBell also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). 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. MQTTCP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HookBell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MQTTCP ships an update every 7 months, HookBell every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MQTTCP versus HookBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMQTTCPHookBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxiao zhangAKN Technologies FZ-LLC

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
2 purchases

HookBell

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$11.991 Month
  • Teams$39.991 Month

Questions

Is MQTTCP free?
MQTTCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HookBell free?
HookBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MQTTCP or HookBell have ads?
Neither MQTTCP nor HookBell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MQTTCP or HookBell?
MQTTCP ships an update every 7 months, and HookBell every 8 days. Most recently, MQTTCP was updated on June 11, 2026 and HookBell on September 17, 2026.

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