Launched September 29, 2026
AirMQTT
Fast, native MQTT client for iPhone, iPad, Mac & Android
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AirMQTT is a native MQTT client for macOS, iPhone, iPad & Android. Monitor live topics, publish payloads instantly, save reusable quick actions, and manage multiple brokers with a clean, focused workflow. Supports MQTT 3.1.1 / 5.0, TCP / WebSocket, filtering, search, export, and private iCloud sync — with no account required.
AirMQTT is a native MQTT client for macOS, iPhone, iPad and Android that lets you connect, publish, and subscribe with iCloud-synced settings.
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- Developers and engineers who need to test or monitor MQTT topics on desktop and mobile devices.
works withMQTT 3.1.1TCPWebSocketiCloud
Key features
6 features of AirMQTT
- Multi-platform support — Runs natively on macOS, iPhone, iPad and Android with OS-specific requirements.
- Real-time publish/subscribe — Connect, publish payloads instantly, and monitor live topics.
- Private iCloud sync — Sync connections, quick actions and filters across devices without an account.
- MQTT 3.1.1 & 5.0 support — Works with both major MQTT protocol versions over TCP or WebSocket.
- Topic filtering & search — Easily find and filter topics with built-in search functionality.
- Export & backup — Export connection settings and topic data for offline use.
Use cases
- Debugging IoT device communication from a laptop or phone
- Testing MQTT-based microservices during development
- Monitoring sensor data streams in real time across team members
- Quickly publishing test payloads to a broker during QA
AirMQTT vs alternatives
| AirMQTT |  LAN Sheriff |  PullNotifier |  Hookdeck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Cross-device native MQTT client | Network traffic visualization | PR notification service | Event gateway |
| Pricing | Subscription | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 3 | 32 | 33 | 30 |
| Launched | Sep 2026 | Aug 2026 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 |
- AirMQTT vs LAN Sheriff: LAN Sheriff visualizes network traffic on a world map, while AirMQTT focuses on MQTT messaging only.
- AirMQTT vs PullNotifier: PullNotifier sends PR notifications to Slack, whereas AirMQTT handles MQTT topic monitoring.
- AirMQTT vs Hookdeck: Hookdeck provides an event gateway for HTTP/webhook events; AirMQTT is a client for MQTT protocols.
AirMQTT FAQ
Do I need an account to use AirMQTT?+
No, AirMQTT uses private iCloud sync and does not require a separate user account.
Which operating systems are supported?+
macOS 14+, iOS 17+, iPadOS 17+, and Android via Google Play.
Can I manage multiple MQTT brokers?+
Yes, AirMQTT lets you add and switch between multiple broker connections.
Is the client compatible with MQTT 5.0 features?+
AirMQTT supports both MQTT 3.1.1 and MQTT 5.0 protocols.
How does data sync work across devices?+
Settings, quick actions and filters are synced privately through iCloud, keeping them consistent on all your devices.
Summarized by DevHunt from airmqtt.one · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
