ESP BLE Provisioning vs JHX
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.
JHX
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JHX 是一款 RGBCW 蓝牙智能灯控制工具。 主要功能 • 扫描并连接 JHX_RGBCW_、JHX_CCT_、JHX_RGBW_、JHX_RGB_ 等设备 • RGBCW 全彩：R·G·B·冷白·暖白五通道混合 • 色温控台：2700–6500K 可调 • RGB 全彩与兼容驱动模式 • 蓝牙 OTA 固件升级（需先连接设备） • 设置保存在本机，无需注册账号 使用说明 1. 打开蓝牙（部分 iOS 版本扫描 BLE 还需定位权限） 2. 灯具通电，确认广播名符合上述前缀 3. 首页扫描连接后进入对应控台 反馈：2471158555@qq.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JHX at every 2 weeks against ESP BLE Provisioning's every 4 months. ESP BLE Provisioning's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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, JHX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP BLE Provisioning | JHX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | 彬 倪 |
In-app purchases
ESP BLE Provisioning
No in-app purchases
JHX
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ESP BLE Provisioning free?
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Do ESP BLE Provisioning or JHX have ads?
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