ESP BLE Provisioning vs iiLink
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.
iiLink
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, iiLink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | iiLink |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | 长伟 李 |
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
iiLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
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