# MqttClient vs TCP/UDP Server/Client

The clearest difference is rating: TCP/UDP Server/Client at 5.0 against MqttClient's 1.0. TCP/UDP Server/Client also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TCP/UDP Server/Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

MqttClient ships an update every 10 months, TCP/UDP Server/Client every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MqttClient | TCP/UDP Server/Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mqttclient/id928932457/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcpudp-serverclient/id6473011693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luca Ceci](https://appshunter.io/developer/923764949) | [Jan Andersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/460814123) |

## What reviewers say

### MqttClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mqttclient/id928932457)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TCP/UDP Server/Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcpudp-serverclient/id6473011693)

This utility app allows you to set up a server or client for testing network connections. It supports multiple client connections and offers flexible response options for received data, with separate logs for events and hexadecimal values.

**Highlights:** TCP/UDP server and client functionality, Supports multiple client connections, Configurable port numbers (0-65535), Multiple response modes for received data, Event and Hexadecimal log windows, Echo, text, and lookup table responses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MqttClient free?

MqttClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TCP/UDP Server/Client free?

TCP/UDP Server/Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MqttClient or TCP/UDP Server/Client?

TCP/UDP Server/Client is rated higher. MqttClient averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TCP/UDP Server/Client averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MqttClient or TCP/UDP Server/Client have ads?

Neither MqttClient nor TCP/UDP Server/Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MqttClient or TCP/UDP Server/Client?

MqttClient ships an update every 10 months, and TCP/UDP Server/Client every 6 months. Most recently, MqttClient was updated on September 4, 2026 and TCP/UDP Server/Client on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
