Comparison

ESP32 vs GlowKit

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

Head to head
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

About

GlowKit

Features
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GlowKit is the fast, BLE-powered controller for your ESP32 LED strips. Tap once to pair, switch between live modes like Rainbow, Chase, Spectrum, or craft a static color with precise hue/saturation sliders. Adjust brightness, speed, chroma direction, run diagnostics, and trigger secure OTA firmware updates—all inside a modern SwiftUI interface designed for iPhone.

Screenshots

ESP324 screens
GlowKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlowKit at none against ESP32's 1. ESP32's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. GlowKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ESP32 versus GlowKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP32GlowKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPeter SauerHasan Mert ALTINAY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ESP32

One-time1
  • Support this project$1.99
None

GlowKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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