Comparison

WiFi Controller ESP8266 vs ApiNote

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

ApiNote

This app helps beekeepers manage their apiaries and hives. It allows for detailed tracking of inspections, treatments, feedings, and honey harvests. Features include AI voice logging, weather tracking, and cloud storage for easy access and collaboration.

Highlights
  • AI Voice hive inspections
  • Track hive inspections and health
  • Manage apiary and hive data
  • Monitor honey production
  • Plan beekeeping tasks
  • Weather tracking
  • Cloud storage and multi-user access
Features
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ApiNote is a beekeeping hive log and apiary manager built for real work at the bee yard. Keep a complete history for every colony and know what needs attention before your next visit. HIVE RECORDS THAT STAY ORGANIZED • Record hive inspections and observations • Track queens and queen history • Log mite checks, treatments and feeding • Record honey and pollen harvests • Create tasks and reminders • Review hive history and statistics • Track income and expenses HANDS-FREE HIVE INSPECTIONS Keep your hands on the hive. Speak during an inspection and ApiNote can turn your observations into a structured hive record. MANAGE YOUR ENTIRE APIARY See apiaries, hives, recent activity and open tasks in one place. Check local weather, map bee flight ranges and use QR codes to open the right hive quickly. AI FOR BEEKEEPERS Use the AI Beekeeping Advisor for questions or the Voice Hive Inspection while working your bees. YOUR RECORDS ACROSS DEVICES ApiNote synchronizes your beekeeping records through the cloud so your hive history stays available on your devices. START FREE Manage up to 5 hives for free. ApiNote Pro unlocks unlimited hives, AI tools and advanced features. Less paperwork. Better hive records. More time with your bees.

Screenshots

WiFi Controller ESP82664 screens
ApiNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ApiNote at Free against WiFi Controller ESP8266's $0.99. ApiNote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (67% vs 33%). WiFi Controller ESP8266's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, 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

ApiNote is free to download; WiFi Controller ESP8266 costs $0.99 up front. WiFi Controller ESP8266 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ApiNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ApiNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of WiFi Controller ESP8266's written reviews are positive against 67% of ApiNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Controller ESP8266 ships an update every 2 months, ApiNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WiFi Controller ESP8266 versus ApiNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi Controller ESP8266ApiNote
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGopi GadhiyaPetr Drabek

Customer experience

WiFi Controller ESP8266

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

ApiNote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WiFi Controller ESP8266

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
3 purchases

ApiNote

Subscriptions3
  • ApiNote Pro$4.991 Month
  • ApiNote Pro monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ApiNote Pro yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is WiFi Controller ESP8266 free?
WiFi Controller ESP8266 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ApiNote free?
ApiNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WiFi Controller ESP8266 or ApiNote?
ApiNote is rated higher. WiFi Controller ESP8266 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ApiNote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do WiFi Controller ESP8266 or ApiNote have ads?
Neither WiFi Controller ESP8266 nor ApiNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Controller ESP8266 or ApiNote?
WiFi Controller ESP8266 ships an update every 2 months, and ApiNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, WiFi Controller ESP8266 was updated on October 24, 2026 and ApiNote on October 2, 2026.

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