IoTFlow vs MQTT Dashboard & Shortcuts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
IoTFlow
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IoTFlow is the mobile client for the IoTFlow IoT platform. Monitor your connected devices, view real-time telemetry and stay on top of alerts from anywhere. FEATURES β’ Dashboard β see total, online and offline device counts and active alerts at a glance. β’ Live telemetry β watch the latest sensor readings stream in from your devices. β’ Devices β browse every device with status, protocol (HTTP, MQTT, WebSocket) and last-seen time. β’ Device detail β inspect device IDs, telemetry counts, location and metadata. β’ Add devices β register a new device and get its connection token in seconds. β’ Alerts β review recent alerts so you never miss an offline device or threshold breach. β’ Self-hosted ready β point the app at your own IoTFlow server in Settings. Just exploring? Tap βExplore demoβ on the sign-in screen to try the whole app with sample data β no account required. IoTFlow connects to your IoTFlow backend; a free account on the platform lets you manage your own devices and telemetry.
MQTT Dashboard & Shortcuts
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**MQTT Dashboard β MQTT control, just one tap away.** Turn MQTT publishing into simple, instant actions. MQTT Dashboard lets you create a personalized control panel for your MQTT devices and publish messages without navigating through a traditional MQTT client. Whether you're controlling smart-home devices, IoT projects, automation systems, or your own MQTT infrastructure, put your most-used commands exactly where you need them. **ONE-TAP MQTT PUBLISHING** Create buttons for your MQTT topics and payloads, then publish with a single tap. No repetitive typing. No digging through menus. **CUSTOMIZABLE DASHBOARD** Build your dashboard around the devices and commands you use most. Organize your MQTT actions so the right control is always within reach. **HOME SCREEN WIDGETS** Control your MQTT actions directly from your iPhone Home Screen. Trigger frequently used commands without even opening the app. **SHORTCUTS SUPPORT** Integrate MQTT actions into your automations and workflows using Apple Shortcuts. Combine MQTT publishing with the rest of your iPhone automation setup. **BUILT FOR MQTT & IoT** Perfect for: β’ Smart-home controls β’ IoT projects β’ Home automation β’ Development and testing β’ Raspberry Pi projects β’ ESP32 and Arduino projects β’ MQTT-based services and devices MQTT Dashboard focuses on one thing: making MQTT publishing fast and accessible wherever you need it. Set up your commands once. Then publish with a tap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IoTFlow at none against MQTT Dashboard & Shortcuts's 1. IoTFlow also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). MQTT Dashboard & Shortcuts's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads and device support 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. MQTT Dashboard & Shortcuts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IoTFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
IoTFlow ships an update every 9 days, MQTT Dashboard & Shortcuts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IoTFlow | MQTT Dashboard & Shortcuts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alfred Ang | Rajan Lal |
In-app purchases
IoTFlow
No in-app purchases
MQTT Dashboard & Shortcuts
- MQTT Dashboard Unlock$0.99
Questions
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