Comparison

WiFi Controller ESP8266 vs PlanBuildPro

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Controller ESP8266

This app enables communication with ESP8266 WiFi modules using TCP/IP. It allows sending and receiving messages, custom button configurations, and adjustable sliders for device control. Keep your screen on or off while managing your connected devices.

Highlights
  • Send and receive messages via TCP/IP
  • Auto-connect to last selected device
  • Customizable buttons for frequent data
  • Configurable sliders
  • Keep screen on/off option
Features
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INTRODUCTION: -WiFi Controller is used to send and receives messages to Arduino with ESP8266 WiFi module using TCP/IP Protocol. -To connect with device you have to add IP & PORT of device and select it. FEATURES: - Auto connectivity with last selected device. - By, Long pressing of any button you can custom your own buttons for frequent sending of same data. - Configurable sliders. -Keep Screen on/off option. Slider's Default Commands: - Slider 1: A0 to A255 - Slider 2: B0 to B255 - Slider 3: C0 to C255

About

PlanBuildPro

Features
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A construction project is a major challenge. PlanBuildPro helps you to organize the construction activities, to create & plan the costs, to have a detailed overview of the costs, to plan and monitor the expenses, to have all information on construction partners centrally available and to document the construction progress or defects in the photo log. All this in one app. Use the app just for yourself or together with other people. Try out PlanBuildPro: You can create a construction project and try out the app. However, a paid subscription is required for additional functions such as exporting the cost overview, construction times and tasks as a PDF, sharing projects or adding attachments in the cost overview and creating additional construction projects. Terms of use: https://planbuildpro.com/en/terms-of-use

Screenshots

WiFi Controller ESP82664 screens
PlanBuildPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PlanBuildPro at Free against WiFi Controller ESP8266's $0.99. WiFi Controller ESP8266's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PlanBuildPro is free to download; WiFi Controller ESP8266 costs $0.99 up front. WiFi Controller ESP8266 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlanBuildPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Controller ESP8266 ships an update every 2 months, PlanBuildPro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
WiFi Controller ESP8266 versus PlanBuildPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi Controller ESP8266PlanBuildPro
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGopi GadhiyaSami Nowak

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WiFi Controller ESP8266

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
2 purchases

PlanBuildPro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is WiFi Controller ESP8266 free?
WiFi Controller ESP8266 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PlanBuildPro free?
PlanBuildPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WiFi Controller ESP8266 or PlanBuildPro have ads?
Neither WiFi Controller ESP8266 nor PlanBuildPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Controller ESP8266 or PlanBuildPro?
WiFi Controller ESP8266 ships an update every 2 months, and PlanBuildPro every 6 weeks. Most recently, WiFi Controller ESP8266 was updated on October 10, 2026 and PlanBuildPro on October 1, 2026.

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