ESP BLE Provisioning vs Z1 Air
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.
Z1 Air
Control your Zone Air mini-split heat pump units remotely. Adjust temperature, switch modes, and monitor diagnostics from your smartphone. An account is required for Wi-Fi access.
- Remote temperature control
- Mode switching (heat/cool)
- Fan speed adjustment
- Diagnostic checks
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Account system for remote access
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Z1 Air is the companion app for Zone Air mini-split heat pump units. Pair your Z1 Air units once and control them from anywhere — set the temperature, switch modes, adjust fan speed, and check diagnostics from your phone. We have our own account system, which is required for off wifi use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Z1 Air at 100% against ESP BLE Provisioning's 33%. Z1 Air also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). ESP BLE Provisioning's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Z1 Air holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ESP BLE Provisioning has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ESP BLE Provisioning's written reviews are positive against 100% of Z1 Air's.
ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, Z1 Air every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | Z1 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Benjamin Zuro |
Customer experience
ESP BLE Provisioning
Z1 Air
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
Z1 Air
No in-app purchases
Questions
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