ST BLE Mesh vs AEX WiFi Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ST BLE Mesh
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The ST BLE Mesh App offers a feature-rich and user-friendly interface for setting up and managing Bluetooth® Low Energy Mesh networks. Ideal for developing distributed home and industrial control applications, this app enables seamless provisioning, configuration, and provides easy access to common commands belonging to various Bluetooth® Mesh models (applications). Created using the ST BLE Mesh SDK, it is compatible with the Bluetooth® Mesh Profile 1.0.1 standard, ensuring interoperability. The app is an ideal companion for the BlueNRG-Mesh firmware solution for the BlueNRG-1/2/LP/LPS or STM32WB evaluation boards. It is compatible with any device adhering to the Bluetooth® Mesh Profile 1.0.1 standard. For more information about Bluetooth® Mesh solutions from STMicroelectronics, please visit our website at www.st.com/blemesh.
AEX WiFi Manager
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AEX WiFi Manager is a business audio control app designed for use with AEX system devices on a local network. Use the app to: • Discover and manage AEX speakers and devices • Group devices into zones and groups • Play background music to selected speakers • Upload and manage local music and message files • Make live announcements with Quick Talk • Create and send voice/TTS announcements • Configure Wi-Fi onboarding for compatible AEX speakers • Monitor event logs and device health alerts Important: • AEX hardware is required for core functionality. • Some advanced features are subscription-gated in UI. • AI-assisted text generation is optional and requires your own API key.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AEX WiFi Manager at every 3 days against ST BLE Mesh's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ST BLE Mesh ships an update every 4 months, AEX WiFi Manager every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ST BLE Mesh | AEX WiFi Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STMicroelectronics | AEX SYSTEM SDN BHD |
In-app purchases
ST BLE Mesh
No in-app purchases
AEX WiFi Manager
No in-app purchases
