Comparison

ESP RainMaker Home vs ESP32

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

Head to head
About

ESP RainMaker Home

Features
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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

About

ESP32

Control and manage ESP32-CAM devices with various camera modules. Stream live video, adjust image settings, and apply creative effects. Effortlessly discover and manage multiple cameras from a single interface.

Highlights
  • Smart network discovery
  • Live JPEG video streaming
  • Adjustable image quality and effects
  • LED flash control
  • Multi-device management
  • Save and organize camera configurations
Features
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What is ESP32-CAM Controller? ESP32 CAM Controller is the companion app for managing ESP32-CAM devices with the OV2640, OV3660 or OV5640 module. This app makes controlling your ESP32-CAM devices effortless and professional. Smart Network Discovery • Automatically scan your network to discover ESP32-CAM devices running the CameraWebServer sketch for the AI Thinker ESP32-CAM. • No manual IP configuration needed • Fast parallel scanning with real-time progress • Alternative Arduino sketches with UDP, WebSocket, and BLE support are available on GitHub. Live Video Streaming • JPEG video streaming • Smooth, responsive preview thumbnails • Save and share images Complete Camera Control • Adjust image quality, brightness, contrast, saturation and white balance • Multiple resolution options from 128x128 to 1600x1200 • Creative effects: sepia, negative, grayscale, color tints • LED flash control with adjustable intensity • Mirror and flip options for perfect orientation Multi-Device Management • Manage multiple ESP32-CAM devices from one app • Save and organize your camera configurations • Quick access to all connected devices • Easy device addition via network/BLE scan or manual URL

Screenshots

ESP RainMaker Home4 screens
ESP324 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESP RainMaker Home at none against ESP32's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ESP32 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ESP RainMaker Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESP RainMaker Home ships an update every 11 days, ESP32 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ESP RainMaker Home versus ESP32: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP RainMaker HomeESP32
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB22 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Peter Sauer

In-app purchases

None

ESP RainMaker Home

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ESP32

One-time1
  • Support this project$1.99

Questions

Is ESP RainMaker Home free?
ESP RainMaker Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESP32 free?
ESP32 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ESP RainMaker Home or ESP32 have ads?
Neither ESP RainMaker Home nor ESP32 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESP RainMaker Home or ESP32?
ESP RainMaker Home ships an update every 11 days, and ESP32 every 2 weeks. Most recently, ESP RainMaker Home was updated on September 17, 2026 and ESP32 on September 17, 2026.

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