# ESP View vs ESP BLE Provisioning

The clearest difference is rating: ESP View at 5.0 against ESP BLE Provisioning's 3.1. ESP View also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). ESP BLE Provisioning's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

ESP View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of ESP View's written reviews are positive against 33% of ESP BLE Provisioning's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ESP View ships an update every 10 months, ESP BLE Provisioning every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESP View | ESP BLE Provisioning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-view/id1470031753/reviews)** | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-ble-provisioning/id1473590141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 124 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elite Security Products (ESP)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154395285) | [ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071176699) |

## What reviewers say

### ESP View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-view/id1470031753)

This surveillance software allows for live video streaming, recording, and playback. It supports remote playback, snapshots, and PTZ control, leveraging Apple Push Notification service for efficient alerts.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Video recording and playback, Remote video playback, Snapshots, PTZ control, Apple Push Notification service support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Good quality cameras
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Works well on Wi-Fi
- ✅ Good value for money
- 💡 Better than previous models/software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently disconnects
- 🐛 Cameras often offline
- 🐛 Slow to load cameras
- 🐛 Constantly buffers
- 🐛 App seldom works

**Reported bugs**

- No WiFi connection
- Camera not working
- App not connecting to cameras
- Device keeps reverting to 'device play backing' on iPhone
- All cameras gone offline

**Requested features**

- Add cameras to system if only 4 ports
- Scrub feature for playback
- Desktop version of the app
- Combine camera products into one app
- Make view larger on the app


### ESP BLE Provisioning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-ble-provisioning/id1473590141)

Configure Wi-Fi credentials for ESP32 or ESP8266 devices using BLE. Supports Wi-Fi scanning and proof of possession for secure network setup. Ideal for developers working with ESP IDF.

**Highlights:** BLE Wi-Fi provisioning, ESP IDF v3.2+ support, Security Level 1, Proof of Possession (PoP), Wi-Fi scan list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESP View free?

ESP View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?

ESP BLE Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ESP View or ESP BLE Provisioning?

ESP View is rated higher. ESP View averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ESP BLE Provisioning averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do ESP View or ESP BLE Provisioning have ads?

Neither ESP View nor ESP BLE Provisioning shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ESP View or ESP BLE Provisioning?

ESP View ships an update every 10 months, and ESP BLE Provisioning every 4 months. Most recently, ESP View was updated on September 22, 2026 and ESP BLE Provisioning on August 29, 2026.

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