Comparison

ESP RainMaker Home vs ESP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

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: β€’ Automatic ESP Device Discovery: Instantly detect nearby ESP devices without manually entering device information. β€’ Quick Wi-Fi Provisioning: Easily configure your ESP device’s Wi-Fi network without complicated commands. β€’ Bluetooth Connectivity: Connect to ESP devices via Bluetooth for remote configuration and control. β€’ Real-Time Device Monitoring: View device connection status, signal strength, and Wi-Fi status at a glance. β€’ Multi-Language Support: Interface and prompts are available in multiple languages for intuitive operation. Why choose AirLink? β€’ Simple, fast, and visual operation β€’ Designed for developers and hardware enthusiasts β€’ 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!

Screenshots

ESP RainMaker Home4 screens
ESP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESP RainMaker Home at none against ESP's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ESP RainMaker Home versus ESP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP RainMaker HomeESP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Wuhan FireFrog Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ESP RainMaker Home

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ESP

One-time1
  • a cup of coffee$0.99

Questions

Is ESP RainMaker Home free?
ESP RainMaker Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESP free?
ESP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ESP RainMaker Home or ESP have ads?
Neither ESP RainMaker Home nor ESP shows ads.

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