ESP SoftAP Provisioning vs ESP
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.
ESP
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AirLink is a Wi-Fi provisioning tool designed for electronics enthusiasts and developers working with the ESP series. Any ESP32 device that supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can be quickly scanned, connected, and configured using AirLink, making development and debugging more efficient. It can also be paired with small ESP-IDF components to quickly implement Bluetooth functionality. Features: • Automatic ESP Device Discovery: Instantly detect nearby ESP devices without manually entering device information. • Quick Wi-Fi Provisioning: Easily configure your ESP device’s Wi-Fi network without complicated commands. • Bluetooth Connectivity: Connect to ESP devices via Bluetooth for remote configuration and control. • Real-Time Device Monitoring: View device connection status, signal strength, and Wi-Fi status at a glance. • Multi-Language Support: Interface and prompts are available in multiple languages for intuitive operation. Why choose AirLink? • Simple, fast, and visual operation • Designed for developers and hardware enthusiasts • Completely free and easy to get started With AirLink, your ESP development and configuration experience becomes smoother and more efficient. Download now to quickly connect and manage your ESP devices!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESP SoftAP Provisioning at none against ESP's 1. ESP SoftAP Provisioning also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. ESP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ESP SoftAP Provisioning asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ESP SoftAP Provisioning | ESP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Wuhan FireFrog Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
ESP SoftAP Provisioning
No in-app purchases
ESP
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