EspBlufi vs Plugchoice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EspBlufi
This utility app facilitates communication with IoT devices using BLE data. It enables device distribution and custom data transmission, requiring the external device to be powered on for connection.
- BLE communication with IoT devices
- Device distribution
- Custom data transmission
- Custom data reception
- Search and connect functionality
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EspBlufi is based on the Blufi protocol and communicates with IOT devices via BLE data to implement device distribution and custom data transmission and reception. The system can search successfully and connect only after the external device is started.
Plugchoice
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The Ultimate EV Charging App: Smart, Safe, and Cost-Optimized. Take Total Control of your EV charging. Our intelligent app is engineered to save you money, maximize green energy, and ensure home safety. Use Dynamic Tariffs to automatically charge when energy prices are lowest, or utilize Load & Solar Balancing to efficiently manage free, self-generated power. Enjoy the Charger Overview for remote lock/unlock, start/stop control and view live usage insights on one clean screen. Our advanced system integrates Seamless Power (Dynamic Load Management) to monitor your home's total usage and safely balance the charging speed, protecting your main fuse from overloads. Installers benefit from Easy Installation for quick, hassle-free configuration. Whether you prioritize maximum savings or charging green, this is the only tool you need for smart, safe, and cost-effective EV charging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EspBlufi at 10.0 against Plugchoice's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EspBlufi | Plugchoice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Volt Time B.V. |
In-app purchases
EspBlufi
No in-app purchases
Plugchoice
No in-app purchases
