Comparison

Dash IoT 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

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 β€” 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 β€œlook and feel”. 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

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

Dash IoT4 screens
ESP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dash IoT at 3 against ESP's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Dash IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month and ESP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Dash IoT versus ESP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash IoTESP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDashIO ConnectWuhan FireFrog Technology Co., Ltd.

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
1 purchases

ESP

One-time1
  • a cup of coffee$0.99

Questions

Is Dash IoT free?
Dash IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESP free?
ESP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dash IoT or ESP have ads?
Neither Dash IoT nor ESP shows ads.

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