ESP BLE Provisioning vs Philips SmartSelect
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.
Philips SmartSelect
Easily connect and manage your Philips SmartSelect Wi-Fi devices through a streamlined setup process. Organize multiple devices into groups, set custom schedules, and automate actions with a 24-hour countdown timer. Voice control integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa enhances convenience.
- Simple 4-step device connection
- Add multiple devices easily
- Create device groups
- Set custom schedules and automations
- 24-hour countdown timer
- Google Assistant and Alexa voice control
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Connect your Philips SmartSelect Wi-Fi device in 4 simple steps 1. Download free app, create account 2. Power device 3. Link with your 2.4GHz router 4. Customize your new device - Add additional devices by pushing one button, never leave the app! - Set up Groups to make it easier to program multiple devices at one time. - Customize groups, set schedules, create automations or utilize a full 24 hour countdown timer. - Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice controls.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Philips SmartSelect at 4.4 against ESP BLE Provisioning's 3.1. Philips SmartSelect also leads on ratings volume (100 vs 7) and review sentiment (44% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Philips SmartSelect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips SmartSelect has 100 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ESP BLE Provisioning's written reviews are positive against 44% of Philips SmartSelect's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | Philips SmartSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) | 4.4 (100 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 100 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Jasco Products company LLC |
Customer experience
ESP BLE Provisioning
Philips SmartSelect
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
Philips SmartSelect
No in-app purchases
