ESP BLE Provisioning vs ST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- BLE Wi-Fi provisioning
- ESP IDF v3.2+ support
- Security Level 1
- Proof of Possession (PoP)
- Wi-Fi scan list
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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.
ST
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This is a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) application for Globalsat ST-20 Series configuration. By synchronizing with your ST-20, you can check the battery capacity, FW/ APP version and current settings. Also, you can adjust GPS setting to fulfill different user scenarios. With this application and ST-20, we believe you will have a better experience. Functions: - Basic Information: Battery capacity/ FW version/ APP version - GPS Setting: Always on or not/ GPS open time - Operation Mode: Periodic or Motion mode/ Report interval - Other Setting: G-Sensor sensitivity/ Enable or disable power off …etc. - Firmware Upgrade - Restore support iOS 11 or above.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ESP BLE Provisioning at every 4 months against ST's every 39 months. ST's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, ST every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | ST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Globalsat Technology Corporation. |
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
ST
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
Is ST free?
Do ESP BLE Provisioning or ST have ads?
Which is updated more often, ESP BLE Provisioning or ST?
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