Comparison

ESP BLE Provisioning vs iiLink

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

iiLink

Features
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iiLink lets you manage your INNOV smart power and battery devices right from your phone. 【Key Features】 · Real-time telemetry: SOC, voltage, current, temperature, SOH and cell voltage with clear trend charts · One-tap BLE provisioning: securely send WiFi credentials just by being near the device — no manual commands · Threshold alarms: set custom voltage/temperature/SOC limits and receive local push notifications on anomalies · Role-based access: Operator / Admin / Super Admin roles for sub-user and device management · History records: review runtime curves to track long-term device health · Bilingual UI: full Chinese and English localization iiLink turns professional battery management into a single screen, so anyone can stay on top of their device health.

Screenshots

ESP BLE Provisioning4 screens
iiLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iiLink at fortnightly against ESP BLE Provisioning's every 4 months. ESP BLE Provisioning's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, iiLink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ESP BLE Provisioning versus iiLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP BLE ProvisioningiiLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.长伟 李

In-app purchases

None

ESP BLE Provisioning

No in-app purchases

None

iiLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
ESP BLE Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iiLink free?
iiLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESP BLE Provisioning or iiLink have ads?
Neither ESP BLE Provisioning nor iiLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESP BLE Provisioning or iiLink?
ESP BLE Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, and iiLink fortnightly. Most recently, ESP BLE Provisioning was updated on November 3, 2026 and iiLink on November 6, 2026.

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