ESP BLE Provisioning vs SmartConnect
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.
SmartConnect
Easily connect ESP-powered devices to your Wi-Fi network without remembering passwords. Enter credentials once to connect multiple devices and networks securely stored on your device.
- Connect ESP devices to Wi-Fi
- Smartconfig technology
- Password-free setup
- Secure credential storage
- Connect multiple devices
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This app allows you to easily connect your ESP powered devices to your Wifi network using smartconfig. No need to remember any passwords, just enter them one time and connect as many devices and networks as you want. The credentials will be securely stored locally on your devices keychain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SmartConnect at 5.0 against ESP BLE Provisioning's 3.1. SmartConnect also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). ESP BLE Provisioning's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). 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.
SmartConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ESP BLE Provisioning has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, SmartConnect daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | SmartConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Codeatelier GmbH |
Customer experience
ESP BLE Provisioning
SmartConnect
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
SmartConnect
No in-app purchases
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