ESP BLE Provisioning vs Olympia Core
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.
Olympia Core
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Olympia Core is the official mobile application of Olympia Electronics that allows you to monitor and manage your smart security and fire alarm devices easily and securely. Through the Olympia Electronics ecosystem, you can connect your devices, receive important notifications, and stay informed about the status of your system from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Olympia Core at every 5 weeks against ESP BLE Provisioning's every 4 months. ESP BLE Provisioning's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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, Olympia Core every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | Olympia Core |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Olympia Electronics |
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
Olympia Core
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
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Do ESP BLE Provisioning or Olympia Core have ads?
Which is updated more often, ESP BLE Provisioning or Olympia Core?
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