ESP vs ELRS Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 deviceβs 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!
ELRS Mobile
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ExpressLRS Mobile is the modern, mobile-first companion application for your ExpressLRS ecosystem. Built to simplify the management, configuration, and flashing of ExpressLRS receivers and transmitters, the app allows you to handle everything directly from your phoneβno USB cables, no Python environments, and no PC required. Key Features 100% Offline Flashing: Prepare for the field before you leave. Our built-in Firmware Manager allows you to cache complete releases, letting you dynamically assemble and flash firmware targets even in remote locations with zero cellular service. Mobile-First Workflow: Connect directly to your hardware's built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. The app automatically ensures your mobile device stays connected to the ELRS hotspot, even when the OS realizes it lacks internet access. Device Discovery & Configurator: Instantly find your devices via mDNS. View live hardware status, configure PWM pins, adjust Model Match, or access the native ELRS Web UI through an embedded viewer. Smart Hardware Resolution: An intuitive cascading selection system (Device Type -> Vendor -> Frequency ->Target) ensures you always build and flash the correct binary for your specific hardware. Firmware 3.x & 4.x Ready: Full support for the latest ExpressLRS ecosystems. Compatibility Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi capable ExpressLRS hardware, including: RadioMaster: Nomad, Pocket, XR1/XR4 Dual Band, and more. BETAFPV: SuperP, Nano, and Micro series. HappyModel: EP / EP Dual and specialized targets. Platform Support: ESP8285, ESP32, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-S3 targets. Community & Support ExpressLRS Mobile is an independent, community-driven tool. We are active on the official ExpressLRS Discord and maintain an open-source repository on GitHub for bug reports and feature requests. Note: This is an independent tool and is not officially affiliated with ExpressLRS LLC. "ExpressLRS" is a trademark of ExpressLRS LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ELRS Mobile at none against ESP's 1. ELRS Mobile also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. ESP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ELRS Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ESP | ELRS Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan FireFrog Technology Co., Ltd. | Weston Hinton |
In-app purchases
ESP
- a cup of coffee$0.99
ELRS Mobile
No in-app purchases









