Comparison

ESP SoftAP Provisioning vs Wible

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • SoftAP Wi-Fi Provisioning (ESP IDF v3.2+)
  • Security Level 1
  • Proof of Possession (PoP)
  • Wi-Fi scan list
  • Configure Network Name and Passphrase
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 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.

About

Wible

This app transforms your smartphone into a versatile wireless toolkit for interacting with microcontrollers. It offers real-time serial monitoring, HID control for USB devices, robot operation via gestures, and over-the-air firmware updates for compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Wireless serial monitor
  • Wireless HID interface
  • Robot controller with gestures
  • OTA firmware updates over BLE
  • Bi-directional communication
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Wible turns your smartphone into a versatile wireless toolkit for working with microcontrollers and hardware. Whether you’re a hobbyist, maker, or embedded developer, Wible gives you a simple way to communicate with, control, and update your devices wirelessly, all from one app. SERIAL MONITOR Connect to BLE-enabled microcontrollers and view serial data in real time. Send and receive data wirelessly through a clean, straightforward interface, without needing a USB cable. OTA FIRMWARE UPDATES OVER BLE Update supported microcontrollers wirelessly over BLE. Select a binary firmware file on your phone and send it directly to your device. Fast transfers and reliable communication make it easy to keep your firmware up to date. WIRELESS HID Use your phone to control USB HID-compatible devices over WiFi. Move the cursor with touch or hover, and type using a full keyboard with media and function keys. STEER FREELY Take control of your DIY robots, including rovers, quadrupeds, robot dogs, and more. Use multitouch gestures and motion controls for responsive, low-latency control, with real-time RSSI feedback to help you keep track of your connection. Wible brings wireless serial communication, device control, robotics, and firmware updates together in one place. Explore example code and get started: https://github.com/Rupakpoddar/WibleCodeTemplate

Screenshots

ESP SoftAP Provisioning4 screens
Wible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wible at 100% against ESP SoftAP Provisioning's 0%. Wible also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). ESP SoftAP Provisioning's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

Wible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ESP SoftAP Provisioning has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ESP SoftAP Provisioning's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wible's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESP SoftAP Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, Wible every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ESP SoftAP Provisioning versus Wible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP SoftAP ProvisioningWible
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Rupak Poddar

Customer experience

ESP SoftAP Provisioning

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Wible

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ESP SoftAP Provisioning

No in-app purchases

None

Wible

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESP SoftAP Provisioning free?
ESP SoftAP Provisioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wible free?
Wible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ESP SoftAP Provisioning or Wible?
Wible is rated higher. ESP SoftAP Provisioning averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Wible averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ESP SoftAP Provisioning or Wible have ads?
Neither ESP SoftAP Provisioning nor Wible shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESP SoftAP Provisioning or Wible?
ESP SoftAP Provisioning ships an update every 4 months, and Wible every 2 months. Most recently, ESP SoftAP Provisioning was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wible on September 23, 2026.

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