Comparison

RemoteXY vs ESP SoftAP 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 SoftAP Provisioning

Configure Wi-Fi credentials for ESP32 or ESP8266 devices using SoftAP transport. This utility supports Wi-Fi provisioning from ESP IDF version 3.2 and later, including security level 1 and Proof of Possession.

Highlights
  • SoftAP Wi-Fi Provisioning (ESP IDF v3.2+)
  • Security Level 1
  • Proof of Possession (PoP)
  • Wi-Fi scan list
  • Configure Network Name and Passphrase
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 SoftAP transport using the wifi-provisioning feature of ESP IDF (V3.2 and later). Supported Features - SoftAP 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 SoftAP Provisioning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RemoteXY at 52% against ESP SoftAP Provisioning's 0%. RemoteXY also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). ESP SoftAP Provisioning's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). 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. RemoteXY sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ESP SoftAP Provisioning asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RemoteXY holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of RemoteXY's written reviews are positive against 0% of ESP SoftAP Provisioning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, ESP SoftAP Provisioning every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RemoteXY versus ESP SoftAP Provisioning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteXYESP SoftAP Provisioning
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (23 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better5
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 SoftAP Provisioning

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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 SoftAP Provisioning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteXY free?
RemoteXY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESP SoftAP Provisioning free?
ESP SoftAP Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RemoteXY or ESP SoftAP Provisioning?
RemoteXY is rated higher. RemoteXY averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while ESP SoftAP Provisioning averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do RemoteXY or ESP SoftAP Provisioning have ads?
Neither RemoteXY nor ESP SoftAP Provisioning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteXY or ESP SoftAP Provisioning?
RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and ESP SoftAP Provisioning every 4 months. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on October 15, 2026 and ESP SoftAP Provisioning on October 13, 2026.

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