mqttch vs CyberPalm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
mqttch
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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 ā 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 ā large toggle rows, compact icon grids, and a connection status indicator give you a dashboard on your wrist.
CyberPalm
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CyberPalm is a PC & game streaming client built for low latency, bringing the computer or console at home to your iPhone and iPad in real time. ā Ultra-low latency Built on the proven Moonlight / NVIDIA GameStream / Sunshine streaming protocols with H.264 / HEVC hardware decoding ā on a local network it feels close to native. ā Controls made for touch Ā· Free-form floating virtual gamepad with per-orientation layouts and adjustable opacity Ā· Floating virtual keyboard ā scalable, movable, with a handle that stays out of your way Ā· Floating keys: drag any key, stick or shortcut wherever your fingers like Ā· One-tap switch between touch and mouse modes ā Desktop-class control (with a Mac host) Ā· Toggle a virtual secondary display and move windows onto it with one tap Ā· Quick-switch between physical displays 1 / 2 / 3 Ā· Full keyboard mapping and custom shortcuts ā AR glasses & external displays Plug in display-capable AR glasses (XREAL, Rokid, ā¦) or connect a TV ā the stream fills the big screen while your phone becomes the trackpad and motion controller. ā Simple pairing Hosts on the same network are discovered automatically ā enter a PIN once, then connect with one tap. Requirements: CyberPalm works together with Sunshine running on your computer (free & open source, Windows / macOS / Linux). Setup instructions and download links are in the in-app guide and support page. CyberPalm collects no personal data. All streaming happens directly between your own devices and your host. ā CyberPalm is an independent client built on the open Moonlight/Sunshine streaming stack.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: mqttch at Free against CyberPalm's $0.99. CyberPalm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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
mqttch is free to download; CyberPalm costs $0.99 up front. mqttch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CyberPalm asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | mqttch | CyberPalm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free ā better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nico Bousquet | ēę é» |
In-app purchases
mqttch
- Unlock Unlimited Controls$2.99
CyberPalm
No in-app purchases









