Comparison

ESP vs ESP

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

Head to head
About

ESP

This utility app allows users to build and configure ESP-MESH networks, leveraging the ESP32 chip. It explores the capabilities of a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hybrid protocol for innovative wireless networking solutions. The app supports various ESP32-based hardware devices for smart home applications.

Highlights
  • Build and configure ESP-MESH networks
  • Explore ESP-MESH protocol capabilities
  • Utilize ESP32 chip for networking
  • Support for ESP32-MeshKit devices
  • Smart home lighting solutions
Features
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ESP-Mesh App is a tool for building and configuring ESP-MESH networks. The tool helps explore the potential of the ESP-MESH protocol developed by Espressif. ESP-MESH can be thought of as an extension of the Wi-Fi protocol. It combines the advantages of both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies to provide innovative solutions that make you re-think how wireless networks can be built using the same networking equipment. Since ESP-MESH has been designed for the ESP32 chip, you can use this protocol to network any hardware devices that incorporate ESP32, either available for purchase or created by you. Espressif offers a line of ESP-MESH hardware devices, called ESP32-MeshKit, to help you get started. This line is specifically designed with the goal to demonstrate the features of the ESP-MESH protocol. The number of available devices is steadily growing. Currently, ESP32-MeshKit includes: ESP32-MeshKit-Light - smart light bulbs. ESP32-MeshKit-Button - remote control with ultra-low power consumption for MeshKit-Light devices. ESP32-MeshKit-Sense - development board for controlling MeshKit peripherals based on the data from its multiple onboard sensors. When built into an ESP-MESH network, these devices present a ready-made solution for smart home lighting. For more details, please see https://github.com/espressif/esp-mdf The source code for the ESP-Mesh App can be found https://github.com/EspressifApp/EspMeshForiOS. It might be helpful in development of your own ESP-MESH applications.

About

ESP

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AirLink is a Wi-Fi provisioning tool designed for electronics enthusiasts and developers working with the ESP series. Any ESP32 device that supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can be quickly scanned, connected, and configured using AirLink, making development and debugging more efficient. It can also be paired with small ESP-IDF components to quickly implement Bluetooth functionality. Features: β€’ Automatic ESP Device Discovery: Instantly detect nearby ESP devices without manually entering device information. β€’ Quick Wi-Fi Provisioning: Easily configure your ESP device’s Wi-Fi network without complicated commands. β€’ Bluetooth Connectivity: Connect to ESP devices via Bluetooth for remote configuration and control. β€’ Real-Time Device Monitoring: View device connection status, signal strength, and Wi-Fi status at a glance. β€’ Multi-Language Support: Interface and prompts are available in multiple languages for intuitive operation. Why choose AirLink? β€’ Simple, fast, and visual operation β€’ Designed for developers and hardware enthusiasts β€’ Completely free and easy to get started With AirLink, your ESP development and configuration experience becomes smoother and more efficient. Download now to quickly connect and manage your ESP devices!

Screenshots

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ESP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESP at none against ESP's 1. ESP also leads on iOS requirement (12.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ESP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ESP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
ESP versus ESP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESPESP
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.3 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Wuhan FireFrog Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ESP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ESP

One-time1
  • a cup of coffee$0.99

Questions

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

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