Comparison

RemoteXY vs ESP BLE Provisioning

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

Head to head
About

RemoteXY

Create and control custom graphical interfaces for microcontroller devices. Developers can design GUIs using an online editor that generates Arduino IDE source code. Users can then connect to their devices via various methods to manage them.

Highlights
  • Create custom graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
  • Online GUI editor with source code generation
  • Supports Arduino IDE and other IDEs
  • Multiple connection methods (Internet, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB OTG)
  • Compatible with various Arduino, ESP, and STM32 boards
  • Supports multiple communication modules
Features
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RemoteXY is a platform for creating and using graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for microcontroller devices. If you want to connect to a device, install the app and follow the instructions from the device developer. If you are a developer, use the RemoteXY platform to its full potential. Create custom user graphical interface (GUI) using the editor located at https://remotexy.com The editor will automatically create a source code template for the Arduino IDE. The source code contains support for the selected communication method for the selected controller and includes a fully functional graphical interface. Integrate your task with the graphical interface, it's very easy following the detailed documentation and examples. Upload the source code to the board. Then use this application to connect to your board and control it using your graphical interface. Develop graphical control interfaces for various devices, both for yourself and for your clients. Supported connection methods: - Internet anywhere over Cloud Server; - WiFi client and access point; - Bluetooth; - Ethernet by IP or URL; - USB OTG; Supported boards: - Arduino UNO, MEGA, Leonardo, Pro Mini, Nano, MICRO and compatible AVR boards; - ESP8266 boards ; - ESP32 boards; - STM32F1 boards; - nRF51822 boards. Supported comunication modules: - Bluetooth HC-05, HC-06 or compatible; - Bluetooth BLE HM-10 or other UART BLE modules; - ESP8266 as modem; - Ethernet W5100, W5500; Supported IDE: - Arduino IDE; - FLProg IDE; - Visuino IDE Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ESP BLE Provisioning

Configure Wi-Fi credentials for ESP32 or ESP8266 devices using BLE. Supports Wi-Fi scanning and proof of possession for secure network setup. Ideal for developers working with ESP IDF.

Highlights
  • BLE Wi-Fi provisioning
  • ESP IDF v3.2+ support
  • Security Level 1
  • Proof of Possession (PoP)
  • Wi-Fi scan list
Features
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This app can be used to send Wi-Fi Network credentials (Network name and Passphrase) to ESP32 or ESP8266 devices over BLE transport using the wifi-provisioning feature of ESP IDF (V3.2 and later). Supported Features - BLE based Wi-Fi Provisioning from IDF v3.2 and later - Security Level 1 - Proof of Possession (PoP) - Wi-Fi scan list Please refer https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/stable/api-reference/provisioning/wifi_provisioning.html for additional information.

Screenshots

RemoteXY4 screens
ESP BLE Provisioning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESP BLE Provisioning at none against RemoteXY's 5. RemoteXY's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. RemoteXY sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ESP BLE Provisioning asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RemoteXY holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of RemoteXY's written reviews are positive against 33% of ESP BLE Provisioning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, ESP BLE Provisioning every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RemoteXY versus ESP BLE Provisioning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteXYESP BLE Provisioning
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (23 ratings) — better3.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny ShemanuevESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.

Customer experience

RemoteXY

All ratings23 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative45.2%

ESP BLE Provisioning

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

RemoteXY

Subscriptions1
  • PRO monthly subscription$1.491 Month
One-time4
  • 3 Months of PRO$2.99
  • 6 Months of PRO$4.99
  • 12 Months of PRO$7.99
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  • PRO forever$29.99
None

ESP BLE Provisioning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteXY free?
RemoteXY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
ESP BLE Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RemoteXY or ESP BLE Provisioning?
RemoteXY is rated higher. RemoteXY averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while ESP BLE Provisioning averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.
Do RemoteXY or ESP BLE Provisioning have ads?
Neither RemoteXY nor ESP BLE Provisioning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteXY or ESP BLE Provisioning?
RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and ESP BLE Provisioning every 4 months. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on October 15, 2026 and ESP BLE Provisioning on October 4, 2026.

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