Comparison

UV Analyzer vs ESP32 Control

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

Head to head
About

UV Analyzer

Features
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**Disclaimer: The app requires additional equipment and requires adequate use. Incorrect use does not entitle the user to make any claims against IST METZ GmbH & Co. KG. The UV Analyzer is an app-based UV measuring device. It consists of the UV Analyzer App, the UV Analyzer measuring strips and the UV Analyzer Stick. The UV Analyzer Stick and the UV Analyzer measuring strips are distributed by IST Metz GmbH & Co. KG. Measuring is quite easy. Put the strip on your substrate, irradiate it with UV and measure the strip with the stick. The app will show you the measured dose in mJ/cm². This dose value can be compared with your reference value. Reference values for the UV Analyzer are determined directly by you on site when the system is new. The measurements can be exported for quality assurance and documentation.

About

ESP32 Control

Features
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Take full control of your ESP32 LED setups. ESP32 Control is a powerful, intuitive app designed specifically for WS2812B LED strips running on ESP32 over Bluetooth (BLE). Whether you're building ambient lighting, custom installations, or just experimenting — this app gives you precise, real-time control. KEY FEATURES • Real-time LED painting Design your own lighting layouts by controlling each LED individually. • Built-in effects Choose from smooth, dynamic effects like rainbow, fire, aurora, and more. • Custom sequences Create timed animations step-by-step with full control over colour, speed, and brightness. • Save and reuse designs Build your own library of presets and instantly apply them anytime. • Multi-device control Connect and sync multiple ESP32 setups at once. • Simple BLE connection Fast and reliable connection with no complicated setup. • Demo mode Try features on your own setup before unlocking. DESIGNED FOR BUILDERS This app is built for makers, hobbyists, and developers working with: • ESP32 • WS2812B (NeoPixel) LED strips • Custom lighting setups More device support coming soon. --- If you’ve ever felt limited by generic LED apps — this gives you full creative control. Build it your way.

Screenshots

UV Analyzer4 screens
ESP32 Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UV Analyzer at none against ESP32 Control's 1. ESP32 Control's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ESP32 Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UV Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UV Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, ESP32 Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
UV Analyzer versus ESP32 Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUV AnalyzerESP32 Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIST METZ GmbH & Co.KGTRAVIS KIMANI CHRISTOPHER

In-app purchases

None

UV Analyzer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ESP32 Control

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is UV Analyzer free?
UV Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESP32 Control free?
ESP32 Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UV Analyzer or ESP32 Control have ads?
Neither UV Analyzer nor ESP32 Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UV Analyzer or ESP32 Control?
UV Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, and ESP32 Control every 4 days. Most recently, UV Analyzer was updated on October 1, 2026 and ESP32 Control on October 10, 2026.

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