Comparison

ESP BLE Provisioning vs Chickatron 20N

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • BLE Wi-Fi provisioning
  • ESP IDF v3.2+ support
  • Security Level 1
  • Proof of Possession (PoP)
  • Wi-Fi scan list
Features
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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.

About

Chickatron 20N

Features
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Would you like to fully control your poultry farm from your smartphone, tablet? Our Chickatron 20 application enables you to do right that. It enables the growers not only to monitor the farm, as in our Chickatron 20 APP, but also to modify the controller setup by remote control and affect the whole farm in Real Time. What are the requirements? * The new SmartLink device or TempView software for PC (please refer to our site or your local dealer). * Internet connectivity on the farm.

Screenshots

ESP BLE Provisioning4 screens
Chickatron 20N4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ESP BLE Provisioning at Free against Chickatron 20N's $4.99. Chickatron 20N's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ESP BLE Provisioning is free to download; Chickatron 20N costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, Chickatron 20N every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ESP BLE Provisioning versus Chickatron 20N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP BLE ProvisioningChickatron 20N
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Siam Water Flame Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

ESP BLE Provisioning

No in-app purchases

None

Chickatron 20N

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
ESP BLE Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chickatron 20N free?
Chickatron 20N costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESP BLE Provisioning or Chickatron 20N have ads?
Neither ESP BLE Provisioning nor Chickatron 20N shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESP BLE Provisioning or Chickatron 20N?
ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, and Chickatron 20N every 2 months. Most recently, ESP BLE Provisioning was updated on August 29, 2026 and Chickatron 20N on September 12, 2026.

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