Comparison

BLE serial terminal V2 vs ESP32 Chat

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

Head to head
About

BLE serial terminal V2

Connect iOS devices to Bluetooth Low Energy serial port converters for bi-directional data exchange. Supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces, ideal for testing with SCADA, robots, and PLCs.

Highlights
  • BLE to Serial Port Support
  • Bi-directional Data Exchange
  • ASCII or Hex Format Data
  • Supports RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
  • BLE V4.x & V5.x Compatible
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The iOS portable devices will connect with the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to serial port converter devices and exchange data with them bi-directional. The serial port includes RS-232 or RS-422 RS-485 interfaces. The user will test the APP with the SCADA, Robot, UAV, PLC, CNC or etc. with the BLE to serial port devices. The APP will be customized to meet the specific applications. [Features]: 1. Support BLE to Serial Port 2. Sent and received data in ASC II or Hex format 3. Support BLE V4.x & V5.x version

About

ESP32 Chat

Features
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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

BLE serial terminal V23 screens
ESP32 Chat3 screens

Verdict

The call

BLE serial terminal V2 and ESP32 Chat are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BLE serial terminal V2 versus ESP32 Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE serial terminal V2ESP32 Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUH CHERNG SHEUMochamad Vicky Ghani Aziz

In-app purchases

None

BLE serial terminal V2

No in-app purchases

None

ESP32 Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE serial terminal V2 free?
BLE serial terminal V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESP32 Chat free?
ESP32 Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE serial terminal V2 or ESP32 Chat have ads?
Neither BLE serial terminal V2 nor ESP32 Chat shows ads.

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