ESP RainMaker Home vs VESSEL Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ESP RainMaker Home
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Transform your home into a smart ecosystem with ESP RainMaker Home - Built with React Native, a hybrid technology, for a seamless, native experience - Organize devices by rooms and homes for intuitive control - Create scenes to control multiple devices at once - Instant device state synchronization across all your devices - Control devices locally or through the ESP RainMaker cloud - Support for smart lights, sockets, switches, fans, and sensors - Quick device setup via QR code, BLE discovery, and SoftAP - Google and Apple Sign-In support - Real-time notifications for device status and system events - Built on open-source technologies with modular architecture
VESSEL Smart
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VESSEL Smart Assistant is an app designed specifically for managing smart devices in βVESSEL Space Capsule Mobile Homesβ. You can easily manage the smart devices in your Space Capsule Mobile Home, including smart lights, smart door locks, smart switches, smart speakers, smart air conditioners, and more. When using the app for the first time, you will need to contact the administrator for authorization. Please send an email to: support@303vessel.cn.
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Verdict
ESP RainMaker Home and VESSEL Smart are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESP RainMaker Home ships an update every 11 days, VESSEL Smart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP RainMaker Home | VESSEL Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. | Guangdong VESSEL Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
ESP RainMaker Home
No in-app purchases
VESSEL Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ESP RainMaker Home free?
Is VESSEL Smart free?
Do ESP RainMaker Home or VESSEL Smart have ads?
Which is updated more often, ESP RainMaker Home or VESSEL Smart?
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