ESP BLE Provisioning vs Chickatron Layers
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.
Chickatron Layers
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Would you like to fully control your poultry farm from your smartphone, tablet? Our Chickatron Layers application enables you to do right that. It enables the growers not only to monitor the farm, as in our Chickatron Layers 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ESP BLE Provisioning at Free against Chickatron Layers's $4.99. Chickatron Layers's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks 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
ESP BLE Provisioning is free to download; Chickatron Layers costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, Chickatron Layers every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | Chickatron Layers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Siam Water Flame Company Limited |
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
Chickatron Layers
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do ESP BLE Provisioning or Chickatron Layers have ads?
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