Comparison

ESP BLE Provisioning vs MQTTAnalyzer

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

Head to head
About

ESP BLE Provisioning

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
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This app can be used to send Wi-Fi Network credentials (Network name and Passphrase) to ESP32 or ESP8266 devices over BLE transport using the wifi-provisioning feature of ESP IDF (V3.2 and later). Supported Features - BLE based Wi-Fi Provisioning from IDF v3.2 and later - Security Level 1 - Proof of Possession (PoP) - Wi-Fi scan list Please refer https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/stable/api-reference/provisioning/wifi_provisioning.html for additional information.

About

MQTTAnalyzer

Monitor and debug MQTT brokers on your Apple devices. Visualize data with hierarchical views, JSON highlighting, and charts. Publish messages, manage multiple brokers, and sync settings across devices. Free and open source.

Highlights
  • MQTT 3.1.1 and 5.0 support
  • JSON highlighting and pretty-printing
  • Time series charts for numeric values
  • Connect to multiple brokers
  • Full-text search
  • Publish messages
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Monitor and debug your MQTT broker from iPhone, iPad, or Mac. MQTTAnalyzer is the essential tool for smart home enthusiasts, IoT developers, and anyone working with MQTT-based systems. Free, open source, and no ads. CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE • MQTT 3.1.1 and MQTT 5.0 support • MQTT and WebSocket connections • SSL/TLS with ALPN and server CA certificate validation • Username/password and client certificate authentication • Support for self-signed certificates • Predefined settings for AWS IoT • Connection diagnostics to identify issues quickly VISUALIZE YOUR DATA • Hierarchical topic tree view • JSON highlighting and pretty-printing • Time series charts for numeric values • ANSI color code rendering • Image viewer with pinch-to-zoom (PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and more) • Hex viewer for binary payloads STAY ORGANIZED • Connect to multiple brokers simultaneously • Subscribe to multiple topics per broker • Full-text search across topics and messages • Unread message indicators • Statistics panel with message counts • Large payload support (10MB+) with export PUBLISH AND CONTROL • Publish messages with QoS and retain flag • JSON message builder with form interface • Delete retained messages from broker • Siri shortcuts for quick actions SYNC ACROSS DEVICES • iCloud sync for settings and certificates • Native experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Have feedback or feature requests? Visit our GitHub page — MQTTAnalyzer is open source and community-driven.

Screenshots

ESP BLE Provisioning4 screens
MQTTAnalyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MQTTAnalyzer at 81% against ESP BLE Provisioning's 33%. MQTTAnalyzer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). ESP BLE Provisioning's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MQTTAnalyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ESP BLE Provisioning's written reviews are positive against 81% of MQTTAnalyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, MQTTAnalyzer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ESP BLE Provisioning versus MQTTAnalyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP BLE ProvisioningMQTTAnalyzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings723 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Philipp Arndt

Customer experience

ESP BLE Provisioning

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

MQTTAnalyzer

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.9%

In-app purchases

None

ESP BLE Provisioning

No in-app purchases

None

MQTTAnalyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
ESP BLE Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MQTTAnalyzer free?
MQTTAnalyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ESP BLE Provisioning or MQTTAnalyzer?
MQTTAnalyzer is rated higher. ESP BLE Provisioning averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MQTTAnalyzer averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.
Do ESP BLE Provisioning or MQTTAnalyzer have ads?
Neither ESP BLE Provisioning nor MQTTAnalyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESP BLE Provisioning or MQTTAnalyzer?
ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, and MQTTAnalyzer every 5 days. Most recently, ESP BLE Provisioning was updated on October 4, 2026 and MQTTAnalyzer on October 16, 2026.

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