Comparison

MqttClient vs Hik

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

Head to head
About

MqttClient

This utility app provides a fast client for MQTT, the internet of things protocol. It allows users to test broker servers, monitor topics, send and receive messages, and save configurations for quick access. It's designed for testing MQTT broker activities.

Highlights
  • MQTT client functionality
  • Broker server testing
  • Topic monitoring
  • Send and receive messages
  • Save configurations
  • User/password authentication
Features
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A simple and fast client for Mqtt, the "internet of things protocol" It can be use for test your Broker server , check if the broker it's online, check your topics. You can send messages and read messages from a topic, you can set user, password, client id, topic, port and server ip. You can save a configuration for fast test. The tool it's made for test activities on Mqtt server Broker, no SSL support at now. Don't insert in HOST "tcp://" only host name or ip

About

Hik

This platform provides Hikvision partners with access to product information, promotions, and marketing materials. It offers tools for efficient customer and device management, remote installation, troubleshooting, and earning rewards.

Highlights
  • SADP Tool on Mobile App
  • Product information access
  • Promotions and marketing materials
  • Online project registration and support
  • Remote installation and handover
  • System health monitoring
  • Rewards and co-branding opportunities
Features
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The Hik-Partner Pro is a new version of Hik-ProConnect, it directly upgrade from Hik-ProConnect. The Hik-Partner Pro one-stop security service platform gives Hikvision partners easy access to all Hikvision product (include Hilook series)informations, promotions, and marketing handouts. Enjoy efficient customer and device management and extended value-added services with roud-the-clock convicence. Top features you will love: Get well prepared in advance ● SADP Tool on Mobile App ● Find product info you need fast ● Stay on the top of promotions, handouts and trends ● Register project online and get support from manufacture ● Design a solution in a snap Install remotely and hand over efficiently ● Customizable quote generation ● Ready-to-use tutorials for installation ● Visualized customer site management ● One-click handover of sites and devices Troubleshoot from any where, any time ● Proactive system health monitoring ● Remote configuration, ● Rich security tools ● Online support ● Timely updates of the RMA process Create extra income & get rewards ● Redeem rewards and services with points ● Co-brand with Hikvision, displaying your brand logo and info on customers’s Hik-Connect ● Create recurring revenue with cloud storage and cloud-based VMS

Screenshots

MqttClient2 screens
Hik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hik at 67% against MqttClient's 0%. Hik also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). MqttClient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hik sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. MqttClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hik holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hik has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MqttClient's written reviews are positive against 67% of Hik's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MqttClient ships an update every 10 months, Hik fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MqttClient versus Hik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMqttClientHik
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB363 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuca CeciHIKVISION EUROPE B.V.

Customer experience

MqttClient

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Hik

All ratings1,114 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative27.9%

Bugs and requests

MqttClient

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hik

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Fails to log in, stuck on white screen
  • Incorrect time/date configuration
  • Motion detection settings not saving
  • DDNS not working
  • Encoding device issues
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  • Intercom issues on iOS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Remote firmware upgrade
  • Advanced event/rule configuration
  • Cloud Attendance feature in India

In-app purchases

None

MqttClient

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Hik

One-time7
  • AllType Device Monthly Package3 variants$2.99
  • Network Camera Monthly Package$2.99
  • All-Type Device Annual Package$29.99
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  • Network Camera Annual Package$29.99
  • AllType Device Annual Package$29.99
  • Cobranding 1 Year Package$29.99
  • All-Type Device Annual Package$34.99

Questions

Is MqttClient free?
MqttClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hik free?
Hik is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MqttClient or Hik?
Hik is rated higher. MqttClient averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hik averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do MqttClient or Hik have ads?
Neither MqttClient nor Hik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MqttClient or Hik?
MqttClient ships an update every 10 months, and Hik fortnightly. Most recently, MqttClient was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hik on October 30, 2026.

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