WiFi Controller ESP8266 vs PlanBuildPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
PlanBuildPro
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | WiFi Controller ESP8266 | PlanBuildPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gopi Gadhiya | Sami Nowak |
In-app purchases
WiFi Controller ESP8266
- Remove Ads$3.99
PlanBuildPro
- Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
Questions
Is WiFi Controller ESP8266 free?
Is PlanBuildPro free?
Do WiFi Controller ESP8266 or PlanBuildPro have ads?
Which is updated more often, WiFi Controller ESP8266 or PlanBuildPro?
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