AirMQTT vs Whittle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AirMQTT
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AirMQTT is a native MQTT client that helps you monitor topics, publish messages, and manage multiple MQTT connections with a fast, focused workflow. Whether youβre testing an IoT setup, controlling smart home devices, watching live sensor data, or troubleshooting message flows, AirMQTT gives you a clean workspace built for real MQTT tasks. Why AirMQTT Monitor MQTT messages in real time Connect to your broker and watch live topic activity as messages arrive. Publish payloads instantly Send messages to any topic in seconds for testing, automation, and device control. Create custom command buttons Save common commands as reusable buttons and trigger repeat actions faster. Manage multiple connections with ease Keep brokers organized with custom names, colors, and icons so projects stay easy to identify. Connect the way your setup requires Use MQTT 3.1.1 or MQTT 5.0, connect over TCP or WebSocket, and configure SSL, Clean Session, QoS, and more. Filter, search, and export messages Focus on the topics that matter, review message history more easily, and export logs when needed. Sync your setup across devices Keep your connections, quick actions, and preferences available wherever you work. Designed for a clean, native workflow AirMQTT is built with a responsive interface that feels fast, intuitive, and easy to use. Great for - IoT development - Smart home control - MQTT testing and debugging - Home lab workflows - Monitoring live topics - Sending repeat commands faster AirMQTT Pro Upgrade to AirMQTT Pro for more advanced convenience and personalization features, including additional quick publish buttons and extra customization options. No account required. Just connect to your broker and get to work. Terms of Use: https://airmqtt.one/terms-and-conditions
Whittle
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Stop keeping a separate app for every small thing you need. Whittle is one home for every app that matters the most β bring one in, or build one β and it installs, hosts, and launches it right on your phone, fully offline. Already have an HTML file or a zipped web app? Import it β Whittle hosts it locally and launches it in its own sandboxed window: its own icon, its own storage, its own home-screen shortcut. Don't have one yet? Describe what you want, and Whittle writes a carefully engineered prompt for the AI app you already use. Paste the result back and it imports the same way. HOW IT WORKS 1. Bring one in, or describe one. Import an HTML file or a .zip bundle, or pick a starter idea and let Whittle draft the prompt. 2. Hand it to your AI, if you're creating one. Whittle shares the prompt to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot or Poe β or copy it anywhere you like. 3. Bring it back. Paste the HTML, or use the one-tap deep link to import straight from your clipboard. 4. It runs. Whittle hosts it locally and launches it full screen, completely offline. 5. Fix it. "Debug with AI" hands the app's own source back to a model for repair, then updates your installed copy. WHAT YOU GET β’ Offline by default β installed apps run from on-device storage with no server and no connection. β’ A real library β every app you bring in or create, with size and last-opened details, plus a demo app to start from. β’ Isolated storage β each app gets its own private data, so they never clobber one another. β’ Shortcuts β launch any app with a single tap, including from Siri. β’ Reminders β apps can schedule notifications that deep-link straight back into them. β’ Preview β check an app before committing to install. Whittle does not run the AI itself. It works with the AI apps you already have installed, so nothing you write is sent anywhere by Whittle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whittle at none against AirMQTT's 2. AirMQTT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AirMQTT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whittle asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AirMQTT | Whittle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sergei Penskii | Movses Arakelyan |
In-app purchases
AirMQTT
- AirMQTT Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- AirMQTT Pro (Yearly)$17.991 Year
Whittle
No in-app purchases









