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Updated November 2026
ESP8266
ESP8266
ECONORMA SAS DI MATTIUZZI ALESSANDRO E C.
📚 Education
🔧 Utilities

ESP8266 is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to ESP8266

3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker#2

3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker by Evgeny Zhukov

LiView: Scan Modeling & Viewer
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4(187 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture and create detailed 3D models from your surroundings using your device's LiDAR sensor. Enhance scans with color correction and export them in formats suitable for 3D printing and object modeling.

IP Scanner#3

IP Scanner by Matia labs, inc.

Network Scanner (WiFi/LAN)
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(896 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app scans your local network to identify all active devices. It offers fast results, customizable device information, and tools like PING and Wake on LAN. Save and manage past scans for easy reference.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Immediate response to issues
  • 📈 Indispensable for home and SMB networks
  • 🔍 Useful network scanning tool
  • 🔧 Helps identify devices on the network

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on startup or update
  • 💰 Expensive for full functionality
  • 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive UI
  • 🔍 Difficulty identifying some devices
  • 🔋 Resource-intensive scanning

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BroadLink
BroadLink
Control your smart home
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Manage all your smart home devices from one place, anywhere in the world. Control lighting, appliances, security, and more with intelligent automation and one-button scene control. Features zero-configuration setup for compatible devices.

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IP Camera Viewer - IPCams
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Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

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Cross-network mirror to pc
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Seamlessly mirror your device's screen to a computer or other devices across different networks. Share up to five screens simultaneously and even remotely control your mobile from your PC. Supports iOS, Windows, and Mac.

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To read and write NFC tags
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Easily read and write data to NFC tags using a straightforward interface. Interact with tag content, view detailed information, and record standard data like contacts, URLs, and WiFi configurations.

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Infocar - OBD2 ELM Scanner
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OBD2 scanner & car diagnostic
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Monitor your vehicle's health and driving habits with this comprehensive diagnostic tool. It provides real-time sensor data, fault code analysis, and driving style insights, helping you manage maintenance and improve efficiency. Features include a customizable dashboard and driving log export.

Vehicle diagnostics and fault code analysisReal-time OBD2 sensor monitoringCustomizable dashboard with HUD
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Panecal Scientific Calculator
Panecal Scientific Calculator
Panecal Scientific Calculator
For engineers and students
Free

This app functions as a scientific calculator, enabling users to input and edit complex formulas with ease. It supports formula history, variable memory, and various number system conversions for accurate calculations.

Formula editing with cursor and swipeReuse past formulasVariable memory for calculations
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EMF Radiation Detector Reader
EMF Radiation Detector Reader
EMF Radiation Detector Reader
Detect Magnetic Field Meter
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Detect electromagnetic fields (EMF) around you using your phone's sensors. Identify high-radiation zones in your home and workplace to better organize your environment and potentially improve well-being. Measure EMF emitted by various electronic devices and appliances.

Detect EMF radiationMeasure EMF levelsIdentify risk zones
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