DOBI1 vs ESP32
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DOBI1
Interact with robots by sending commands via Bluetooth. Control specific actions, download new routines, or use your phone as a gamepad for games like football or fighting. You can also update robot firmware and create custom movements.
- Control robot actions
- Download robot routines
- Phone as gamepad
- Robot information
- Firmware updates
- Create custom actions
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DOBI1 is an app for interaction with robots. This app uses Bluetooth BLE to transmit commands to achieve interaction, making the robot dance, sing and practise Tai Chi. Specific functions are as shown below: 1. Control the robot to play specified actions 2. Download various actions and let the robot perform 3. Use the phone as a control pad to make the robot play football or fight 4. Get the information of the robot and update firmware for the robot 5. Create custom actions for robot to perform
ESP32
Control and manage ESP32-CAM devices with various camera modules. Stream live video, adjust image settings, and apply creative effects. Effortlessly discover and manage multiple cameras from a single interface.
- Smart network discovery
- Live JPEG video streaming
- Adjustable image quality and effects
- LED flash control
- Multi-device management
- Save and organize camera configurations
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What is ESP32-CAM Controller? ESP32 CAM Controller is the companion app for managing ESP32-CAM devices with the OV2640, OV3660 or OV5640 module. This app makes controlling your ESP32-CAM devices effortless and professional. Smart Network Discovery • Automatically scan your network to discover ESP32-CAM devices running the CameraWebServer sketch for the AI Thinker ESP32-CAM. • No manual IP configuration needed • Fast parallel scanning with real-time progress • Alternative Arduino sketches with UDP, WebSocket, and BLE support are available on GitHub. Live Video Streaming • JPEG video streaming • Smooth, responsive preview thumbnails • Save and share images Complete Camera Control • Adjust image quality, brightness, contrast, saturation and white balance • Multiple resolution options from 128x128 to 1600x1200 • Creative effects: sepia, negative, grayscale, color tints • LED flash control with adjustable intensity • Mirror and flip options for perfect orientation Multi-Device Management • Manage multiple ESP32-CAM devices from one app • Save and organize your camera configurations • Quick access to all connected devices • Easy device addition via network/BLE scan or manual URL
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ESP32 at 5.0 against DOBI1's 4.5. ESP32 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). DOBI1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. ESP32 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DOBI1 asks for nothing beyond the download.
ESP32 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
DOBI1 ships an update every 4 weeks, ESP32 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DOBI1 | ESP32 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 月 张 | Peter Sauer |
Customer experience
DOBI1
ESP32
In-app purchases
DOBI1
No in-app purchases
ESP32
- Support this project$1.99
