Comparison

ESP BLE Provisioning vs Arduron

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

Arduron

This app provides secure access control, monitoring, and communication features. It processes necessary personal and operational data for security and organizational compliance, ensuring data is handled securely and used only for its intended purpose.

Highlights
  • Secure access control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Communication features
  • Visitor record management
  • System activity tracking
Features
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Othryn processes limited personal and operational data to provide secure access control, monitoring, and communication features within its applications. Information such as account details, device data, alerts, visitor records, and system activity is collected only as necessary to operate the platform, support security operations, and comply with organizational configurations. Data is handled securely, used solely for its intended purpose, and is not sold or used for advertising.

Screenshots

ESP BLE Provisioning4 screens
Arduron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arduron at 5.0 against ESP BLE Provisioning's 3.1. Arduron also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). ESP BLE Provisioning's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arduron 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, Arduron weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ESP BLE Provisioning versus Arduron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP BLE ProvisioningArduron
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB100 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Othryn Inc

Customer experience

ESP BLE Provisioning

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Arduron

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ESP BLE Provisioning

No in-app purchases

None

Arduron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
ESP BLE Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arduron free?
Arduron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ESP BLE Provisioning or Arduron?
Arduron is rated higher. ESP BLE Provisioning averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Arduron averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ESP BLE Provisioning or Arduron have ads?
Neither ESP BLE Provisioning nor Arduron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESP BLE Provisioning or Arduron?
ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, and Arduron weekly. Most recently, ESP BLE Provisioning was updated on October 4, 2026 and Arduron on October 6, 2026.

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