ESP SoftAP Provisioning vs DIRX2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESP SoftAP Provisioning
Configure Wi-Fi credentials for ESP32 or ESP8266 devices using SoftAP transport. This utility supports Wi-Fi provisioning from ESP IDF version 3.2 and later, including security level 1 and Proof of Possession.
- SoftAP Wi-Fi Provisioning (ESP IDF v3.2+)
- Security Level 1
- Proof of Possession (PoP)
- Wi-Fi scan list
- Configure Network Name and Passphrase
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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 SoftAP transport using the wifi-provisioning feature of ESP IDF (V3.2 and later). Supported Features - SoftAP 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.
DIRX2
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The DIRX2 app is provides access to the DIRX2 platform from Tapwow. DIRX2 is the open solution for connected products and smart packaging that creates a “Hand to Brand” connection with your customers via NFC Tags, QR Codes and more. In order to use the app you need a license for the DIRX2 platform. For more information visit www.tapwow.net.
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Verdict
ESP SoftAP Provisioning and DIRX2 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 SoftAP Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, DIRX2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP SoftAP Provisioning | DIRX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Tapwow, Llc |
In-app purchases
ESP SoftAP Provisioning
No in-app purchases
DIRX2
No in-app purchases
