Comparison

mqttch vs Deadlock

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

Head to head
About

mqttch

Features
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Control your MQTT-connected smart home devices from your iPhone and Watch. mqttch gives you a live dashboard on both your iPhone and your wrist. Configure toggles, buttons, and status indicators for any MQTT broker โ€” then operate them from either device. The iPhone app acts as an always-on proxy so your watch stays connected without draining its battery. Free to use with up to 3 controls. Unlock unlimited controls with a one-time purchase. KEY FEATURES - iPhone dashboard with live MQTT state and one-tap controls - Watch app with instant control from your wrist - Toggle, button, status, and compact control types - Per-topic payloads and JSON value path extraction - iPhone proxy keeps the watch connected via WatchConnectivity - Custom SF Symbol icons for every control - Visual topic builder for configuring MQTT topics per control - Secure credential storage in the Keychain - JSON config import/export for quick setup - Background App Refresh keeps state current - Home Assistant integration with device and entity browser BUILT FOR MQTT Works with any standard MQTT broker (Mosquitto, EMQX, HiveMQ, etc.). Publish and subscribe to arbitrary topics with configurable payloads. Request-update topics refresh state on every connect. TLS and authentication supported. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE & WATCH The iPhone dashboard shows live state for all controls. The watch app is a first-class citizen โ€” large toggle rows, compact icon grids, and a connection status indicator give you a dashboard on your wrist.

About

Deadlock

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Deadlock is your all-in-one digital security toolkit. Scan your email for data breaches, check password strength, verify QR codes and URLs before opening them, and analyze your Wi-Fi network security โ€” all in one app. - Email Scanner Enter your email address and instantly find out if it appears in known data breaches. See which companies were compromised, what data was exposed, and get step-by-step remediation guides to secure your accounts. - Password Checker Test any password's strength with real-time crack time estimates. Check if your passwords have been found in breach databases using the Have I Been Pwned API. Generate strong, random passwords with one tap. - QR Code Scanner Scan any QR code with your camera and Deadlock will check the destination URL against Google Safe Browsing before you open it. Safe links show green, dangerous ones show red โ€” so you know before you click. - URL Safety Checker Paste any link and check it against threat databases. Deadlock identifies phishing sites, malware distribution pages, and social engineering attacks before they can harm you. - Network Scanner Analyze your current Wi-Fi connection for security issues. Check encryption type, identify open networks, and get recommendations to improve your network security. - Auto-Monitor Add your email addresses and receive background alerts whenever a new breach is detected. Stay protected without even opening the app. Security Score Track your overall security posture with a score based on your scanning activity, password hygiene, device security settings, and app usage. All features are completely free. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no ads. Your data never leaves your device.

Screenshots

mqttch4 screens
Deadlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deadlock at none against mqttch's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. mqttch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Deadlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
mqttch versus Deadlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermqttchDeadlock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNico BousquetTolga MERIC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

mqttch

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Controls$2.99
None

Deadlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mqttch free?
mqttch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deadlock free?
Deadlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do mqttch or Deadlock have ads?
Neither mqttch nor Deadlock shows ads.

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