ESP BLE Provisioning vs Ticker · A rotary timer
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.
Ticker · A rotary timer
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Ticker is a tactile timer for iPhone and iPad. Turn the rotary dial to set time, then let each second tick with intention. • Set a countdown with a physical-feeling rotary control • Start at zero to count up, then pause and count down from the elapsed time • Feel progress through haptics and hand designed sound • Notice the subtle tilt effect on highlights and shadow direction for a more tangible interaction • Keep the timer visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island controls • Start preset timers from Home Screen widgets • Get a notification when a countdown finishes Ticker works without an account. Timer state and preferences stay on your device. There are no ads, analytics, tracking, or third-party SDKs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ticker · A rotary timer at every 2 days against ESP BLE Provisioning's every 4 months. ESP BLE Provisioning's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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, Ticker · A rotary timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | Ticker · A rotary timer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Zain Adeel |
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
Ticker · A rotary timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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