Comparison

ESP BLE Provisioning vs ESP

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

ESP

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AirLink is a Wi-Fi provisioning tool designed for electronics enthusiasts and developers working with the ESP series. Any ESP32 device that supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can be quickly scanned, connected, and configured using AirLink, making development and debugging more efficient. It can also be paired with small ESP-IDF components to quickly implement Bluetooth functionality. Features: • Automatic ESP Device Discovery: Instantly detect nearby ESP devices without manually entering device information. • Quick Wi-Fi Provisioning: Easily configure your ESP device’s Wi-Fi network without complicated commands. • Bluetooth Connectivity: Connect to ESP devices via Bluetooth for remote configuration and control. • Real-Time Device Monitoring: View device connection status, signal strength, and Wi-Fi status at a glance. • Multi-Language Support: Interface and prompts are available in multiple languages for intuitive operation. Why choose AirLink? • Simple, fast, and visual operation • Designed for developers and hardware enthusiasts • Completely free and easy to get started With AirLink, your ESP development and configuration experience becomes smoother and more efficient. Download now to quickly connect and manage your ESP devices!

Screenshots

ESP BLE Provisioning4 screens
ESP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESP BLE Provisioning at none against ESP's 1. ESP BLE Provisioning also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. ESP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ESP BLE Provisioning asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ESP BLE Provisioning versus ESP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP BLE ProvisioningESP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Wuhan FireFrog Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ESP BLE Provisioning

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ESP

One-time1
  • a cup of coffee$0.99

Questions

Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
ESP BLE Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESP free?
ESP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ESP BLE Provisioning or ESP have ads?
Neither ESP BLE Provisioning nor ESP shows ads.

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