ESP BLE Provisioning vs SmartSense
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.
SmartSense
This application helps businesses monitor equipment and product temperatures for food safety and quality management. It integrates with Bluetooth sensors to record data and complete essential checklists.
- Temperature monitoring
- Food safety management
- Quality checklist completion
- Bluetooth sensor integration
- Equipment temperature capture
- Product temperature recording
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The SmartSense by Digi mobile application is an enterprise-grade temperature monitoring, food safety, and quality management platform. The App is primarily used to capture equipment temperatures, record product temperatures, and complete quality checklists. The App works seamlessly with SmartSense Bluetooth sensors and the SmartSense mobile application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ESP BLE Provisioning at 33% against SmartSense's 0%. ESP BLE Provisioning also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). SmartSense's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 7). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESP BLE Provisioning holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ESP BLE Provisioning's written reviews are positive against 0% of SmartSense's.
ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, SmartSense monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | SmartSense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) — better | 2.8 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Digi Smartsense, LLC |
Customer experience
ESP BLE Provisioning
SmartSense
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
SmartSense
No in-app purchases
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