# ESP RainMaker

> Build products faster on ESP32, ESP32-S & ESP32-C Series SoC using ESP RainMaker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.espressif.rainmaker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.espressif.rainmaker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.espressif.rainmaker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Espressif
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 52,695
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (359 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.16.0-0703570
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2020-04-03
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.espressif.rainmaker)
- **Website:** [https://www.espressif.com/](https://www.espressif.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://rainmaker.espressif.com/docs/privacy-policy.html](https://rainmaker.espressif.com/docs/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

ESP RainMaker is a powerful Chrome extension designed to accelerate product development on ESP32, ESP32-S, and ESP32-C Series SoCs. It enables users to easily sign up for an ESP RainMaker account, provision devices, and manage them remotely or over a local network. The app features automatic UI rendering based on device firmware descriptions, allowing hassle-free interaction with your devices.

ESP RainMaker also supports scheduling actions on devices according to specific days and times, logical grouping of devices for streamlined management, and sharing controls with other users. This extension simplifies the IoT experience, making it easier than ever to build, control, and collaborate on smart device ecosystems. For further details, visit the official site at [rainmaker.espressif.com](https://rainmaker.espressif.com/).

## Rankings

- #293,970 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.espressif.rainmaker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.espressif.rainmaker.permission.JOPERATE_MESSAGE`
- `com.espressif.rainmaker.permission.JPUSH_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate ESP RainMaker's ease of setup, voice assistant integration, and remote control capabilities. However, many report frequent app crashes, unstable device connections, mandatory repeated logins in the latest version, and poor navigation when managing multiple devices. Additionally, the app mandates internet use with no local network options, which limits usability.

### Pros

- Easy to set up and use with ESP devices
- Integration with voice services like Google Home and Alexa
- Active development and responsive team
- Enables remote monitoring and control of ESP32 devices
- Provides free MQTT service for developers and hobbyists

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or fails to open on some devices
- Connection and provisioning to devices often fails or is unreliable
- Latest updates require login every time, reducing usability
- Poor navigation interface; issues scrolling device lists
- App requires internet connection and lacks local network support

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.espressif.rainmaker)