Comparison

ESP Home vs ESP32 Chat

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

Head to head
About

ESP Home

Control your IoT devices using custom JavaScript interfaces. Design your device controls on a web platform and sync them to your mobile device for seamless interaction.

Highlights
  • IoT device control
  • Custom JavaScript interfaces
  • Web-based design tool
  • Data and file synchronization
  • API command execution
Features
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ESP Home is a general framework for controlling an IoT (internet of things) device from mobile. ESP Home App uses your JavaScript files to connect and control the interface. You design sections and rows and then control them from JavaScript. All design tasks can be done on www.esphome.app in user area. ESP Home hosts your data and JavaScript files. Once you logged into the App, your files will be synchronized with the server and when you select a device on the list in app, JavaScript of that device will be run and starts working. You connect to the real device for API commands from within JavaScript files.

About

ESP32 Chat

Features
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ESP32 Chat is an innovative application designed to enable users to chat wirelessly using the ESP32 module via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. With this application, you can connect to an ESP32 module connected to other devices such as microcontrollers or other IoT devices. The ESP32 Chat application provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface, allowing users to establish connections with ESP32 modules and start chatting quickly. You can search for and view a list of available ESP32 modules around you and select the module you want to connect to. Once connected, the ESP32 Chat application allows users to easily send and receive text messages through the ESP32 module. Users can type messages through the convenient interface and send them to the intended module. Received messages are also displayed clearly within the application, allowing you to follow the conversation easily. Additionally, ESP32 Chat provides additional features such as the ability to send images or other files through the ESP32 module. Users can select the file they want to send, and the application ensures that the file is successfully transmitted securely over the BLE connection. Security is a top priority in ESP32 Chat. The application uses strong data encryption to protect your messages from unauthorized access. You can have full confidence that your conversations are secure and can only be accessed by the intended recipient. With ESP32 Chat, wireless communication becomes simpler and more efficient. This application offers a reliable and innovative solution for chatting using the ESP32 module via BLE. Whether you're an IoT developer looking to test connectivity or just want to chat with friends using this unique device, ESP32 Chat will be the perfect companion to explore and maximize the potential of your ESP32 module.

Screenshots

ESP Home4 screens
ESP32 Chat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESP32 Chat at none against ESP Home's 4. 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. ESP Home sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ESP32 Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ESP Home versus ESP32 Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP HomeESP32 Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdMochamad Vicky Ghani Aziz

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ESP Home

One-time4
  • Donate 5 USD$4.99
  • Donate 10 USD$9.99
  • Donate 20 USD$19.99
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  • Donate 50 USD$49.99
None

ESP32 Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESP Home free?
ESP Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESP32 Chat free?
ESP32 Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESP Home or ESP32 Chat have ads?
Neither ESP Home nor ESP32 Chat shows ads.

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