Comparison

mqttch vs QR and EAN Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — large toggle rows, compact icon grids, and a connection status indicator give you a dashboard on your wrist.

About

QR and EAN Reader

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QR and EAN Reader is a fast and reliable code scanner for your iPhone and iPad. MAIN FEATURES: • Instantly scan QR codes, EAN, UPC and other barcodes using your camera • Scan from gallery — load a code from a saved image • Automatic content type recognition: web links, Wi-Fi networks, contacts (vCard), emails, phone numbers, SMS, GPS coordinates • One-tap to open a link, call, send an email or connect to Wi-Fi • Scan history — all scanned codes in one place • Copy and share results SUPPORTED FORMATS: QR, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14 DESIGN AND CUSTOMIZATION: • Dark and light mode • Multi-language support (Czech, English, German, Spanish and more) • Responsive layout optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Haptic feedback when scanning Simple, fast and ad-free.

Screenshots

mqttch4 screens
QR and EAN Reader2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR and EAN Reader at none against mqttch's 1. QR and EAN Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
mqttch versus QR and EAN Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermqttchQR and EAN Reader
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNico BousquetOndrej Levy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

mqttch

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Controls$2.99
None

QR and EAN Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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