Comparison

Dash IoT vs ESP32 Chat

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

Head to head
About

Dash IoT

Features
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Dash IoT Dashboard is a professional IoT and IIoT monitoring and control platform for connecting, visualizing and managing connected equipment and devices โ€” from a single installation to distributed device fleets. Libraries are available for seamless integration into many IoT device technologies including Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone and other Linux devices. The drag and drop design environment allows you to create beautiful dashboards without the need to write code. With highly customizable controls (widgets) you can design your dashboard to have your own โ€œlook and feelโ€. With a Dash account and a subscription, you can access the Dash cloud IoT platform, which includes the Dash MQTT broker, to allow the Dash IoT Dashboard to monitor and control your devices from anywhere. The Dash cloud IoT platform also provides many benefits such as push notifications, IoT device data storage, automated device discovery, device sharing and backups. The Dash IoT app can be used without an account, but will only be able to connect to IoT devices through BLE and TCP connections. The dash protocol is open, providing transparency, continuous improvement, and so you can implement your device code any way and anywhere you wish. - Connect to electronic devices with one or more BLE, TCP and Dash MQTT connections - Dash manages seamless transition between the different connection types - Share devices with other users - Provision TCP or MQTT credentials through BLE or SoftAP and even re-provision through TCP or MQTT once they are connected - Device discovery using any connection type - Highly customizable controls (colors, style, icons etc.) - Configure the Dash IoT Dashboard layout from the connected devices - Free to use for up to five BLE and TCP connections without an account - Store device data on the Dash server - Manage groups of users within an organization

About

ESP32 Chat

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ESP32 Chat is an innovative application designed to enable users to chat wirelessly using the ESP32 module via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. With this application, you can connect to an ESP32 module connected to other devices such as microcontrollers or other IoT devices. The ESP32 Chat application provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface, allowing users to establish connections with ESP32 modules and start chatting quickly. You can search for and view a list of available ESP32 modules around you and select the module you want to connect to. Once connected, the ESP32 Chat application allows users to easily send and receive text messages through the ESP32 module. Users can type messages through the convenient interface and send them to the intended module. Received messages are also displayed clearly within the application, allowing you to follow the conversation easily. Additionally, ESP32 Chat provides additional features such as the ability to send images or other files through the ESP32 module. Users can select the file they want to send, and the application ensures that the file is successfully transmitted securely over the BLE connection. Security is a top priority in ESP32 Chat. The application uses strong data encryption to protect your messages from unauthorized access. You can have full confidence that your conversations are secure and can only be accessed by the intended recipient. With ESP32 Chat, wireless communication becomes simpler and more efficient. This application offers a reliable and innovative solution for chatting using the ESP32 module via BLE. Whether you're an IoT developer looking to test connectivity or just want to chat with friends using this unique device, ESP32 Chat will be the perfect companion to explore and maximize the potential of your ESP32 module.

Screenshots

Dash IoT4 screens
ESP32 Chat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESP32 Chat at none against Dash IoT's 7. ESP32 Chat also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Dash IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. ESP32 Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Dash IoT versus ESP32 Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash IoTESP32 Chat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDashIO ConnectMochamad Vicky Ghani Aziz

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Dash IoT

Subscriptions7
  • Gemini 25$14.491 Month
  • Mercury 5$24.991 Year
  • Gemini 50$26.901 Month
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  • Gemini 100$51.991 Month
  • Gemini 10$58.001 Year
  • Mercury 15$68.001 Year
  • Gemini 25$134.991 Year
None

ESP32 Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dash IoT free?
Dash IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESP32 Chat free?
ESP32 Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dash IoT or ESP32 Chat have ads?
Neither Dash IoT nor ESP32 Chat shows ads.

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