ESP32 Kit vs Respondr PTT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESP32 Kit
This app allows you to control ESP32 boards via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. You can read and write digital and analog pins, control servo motors, and monitor live charts of analog values. It's ideal for smart home, automation, and hobbyist projects.
- Bluetooth/Wi-Fi control
- Digital and PWM pin control
- Servo motor control
- Analog pin reading
- Live analog value charts
- Pin mode and label editing
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Best in class ESP8266 controller. Features: - Control the board by Bluetooth or WIFI. - Read & write digital pins. - Read & write PWM pins. - Control Servo Motors. - Read analog pins. - Remember last status of the pins. - Change the mode of the pin (Output, SERVO, PWM or INPUT). - Automatic connect. - Label of each pin can be edited. - Live Charts for tracing your analog value. Applications: - Smart Home. - Automation. - Hoppy projects. - Schools & university projects. - Remote & Robots control. Requirements: - ESP32 Board - ESP32 Arduino Sketch (URL provided inside the app). - Arduino IDE to upload the sketch. Tested on: - ESP32 Dev Kit Board, and will work any similar ESP32 boards.
Respondr PTT
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Respondr PTT turns any smartphone, tablet or desktop into a secure, always-on two-way radio built for mission-critical teamwork. Tap once and talk live to a single colleague, a fleet or the whole organisation over Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G or even EDGE/2G. Our ultra-low-latency engine ( under 300 ms) keeps conversation natural while advanced voice compression slashes data use. Key benefits • Instant, encrypted voice — TLS transport plus optional AES-256 end-to-end encryption protect every word. • Works when coverage drops: messages queue offline and auto-deliver on reconnection. • Cross-platform — Smartphones, tablets, desktop computers, and ruggedized field hardware all share the same channels seamlessly. • Unlimited, dynamic talk-groups that dispatch or supervisors can create, rename and archive in seconds. • Location & playback: view live GPS, replay recent calls and search transcripts from the Respondr Dispatch console. • Accessory-friendly — wired headsets, shoulder mics, Bluetooth PTT buttons, vehicle mounts. • Scales instantly from a single site to global operations with no repeaters or base stations to buy. Typical use cases • Public safety & emergency response • Logistics, transit & fleet coordination • Utilities, manufacturing & field maintenance • Event security, retail & warehouse ops Why upgrade from traditional radios? Respondr preserves existing DMR, TETRA and analog investments via seamless patching, yet frees your team from range limits and costly spectrum licences. Enjoy crystal-clear audio, global reach and enterprise-grade admin controls from a single app. Start in minutes Install the app and create your organisation. Invite teammates with a QR code or link. Push, talk, done! Respondr is developed by Teleproject Srl, trusted by enterprises and governments worldwide for 24/7 mission-critical voice. Visit respondr.net to explore our web-based dispatch console, open APIs and flexible subscription plans.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Respondr PTT at Free against ESP32 Kit's $4.99. Respondr PTT also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). ESP32 Kit's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On 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
Respondr PTT is free to download; ESP32 Kit costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESP32 Kit ships an update every 20 months, Respondr PTT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP32 Kit | Respondr PTT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Rabi Alhetawi | Teleproject Srl |
In-app purchases
ESP32 Kit
No in-app purchases
Respondr PTT
No in-app purchases









