Comparison

HLK vs ESP

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

Head to head
About

HLK

Features
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这是一款非常强大的控制海凌科DIO16智能硬件的APP。 大致功能有: 1,AP配网。 2,局域网搜索,添加。 3,点动,定时,延时,循环控制开关。 4,设置点动,延时,循环时间等。 5,设置设备时间。 6,远程控制开关及查看输入输出状态。

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: • Automatic ESP Device Discovery: Instantly detect nearby ESP devices without manually entering device information. • Quick Wi-Fi Provisioning: Easily configure your ESP device’s Wi-Fi network without complicated commands. • Bluetooth Connectivity: Connect to ESP devices via Bluetooth for remote configuration and control. • Real-Time Device Monitoring: View device connection status, signal strength, and Wi-Fi status at a glance. • Multi-Language Support: Interface and prompts are available in multiple languages for intuitive operation. Why choose AirLink? • Simple, fast, and visual operation • Designed for developers and hardware enthusiasts • 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

HLK4 screens
ESP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HLK at none against ESP's 1. HLK also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HLK versus ESP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHLKESP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer深圳市海凌科电子有限公司Wuhan FireFrog Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

HLK

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ESP

One-time1
  • a cup of coffee$0.99

Questions

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

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