Comparison

EspBlufi vs Zhen Shi

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • BLE communication with IoT devices
  • Device distribution
  • Custom data transmission
  • Custom data reception
  • Search and connect functionality
Features
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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.

About

Zhen Shi

Features
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通过蓝牙连接设备,对设备的定时、开关、温度、密码等进行实时操控。

Screenshots

EspBlufi4 screens
Zhen Shi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zhen Shi at every 4 days against EspBlufi's every 2 months. EspBlufi's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EspBlufi ships an update every 2 months, Zhen Shi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
EspBlufi versus Zhen Shi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEspBlufiZhen Shi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Ningbo Longlizhen Electronics Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

EspBlufi

No in-app purchases

None

Zhen Shi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EspBlufi free?
EspBlufi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zhen Shi free?
Zhen Shi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EspBlufi or Zhen Shi have ads?
Neither EspBlufi nor Zhen Shi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EspBlufi or Zhen Shi?
EspBlufi ships an update every 2 months, and Zhen Shi every 4 days. Most recently, EspBlufi was updated on October 13, 2026 and Zhen Shi on October 4, 2026.

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