This app is a versatile tool for scanning, exploring, and communicating with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It also enables your device to act as a peripheral and supports firmware updates for compatible devices.
Summarized from real user reviews of nRF Connect for Mobile. Based on 449 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 20 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.
2.8.2
June 17, 2026
Minor fixes plus Reset into Firmware Loader support for regular NCS builds, not just Bare Metal.
4 issues
Can't read data from Bluetooth device
Tries to ask for Bluetooth connection when Bluetooth is off. Asks to connect to devices when Bluetooth is off. Who knows what this app is doing in the background without permission?! What ever it is , it ain't good
4 requests
Where's the mac addresses
Max rssi limit
nRF Connect for Mobile is a powerful generic tool that allows you to scan and explore your Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. You can also communicate with these devices, and your iOS device can advertise as a peripheral. It also supports Nordic Semiconductor’s Device Firmware Update (DFU) profile for updating compatible peripherals.
Key features include scanning and discovering nearby BLE peripherals, filtering scanned devices by various criteria, parsing BLE advertisement data, viewing a live RSSI chart, and connecting to any connectable BLE smart device. It also allows for discovery of services, reading/writing characteristics, enabling/disabling notifications, and advertising as a BLE peripheral.
Yes, nRF Connect for Mobile is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free utility for users.
The application requires iOS 16.0 and above. It also offers complete iPad support, including Multi-Tasking and Mouse Support as of version 13.4.
Common use cases include debugging BLE connections, exploring the services and characteristics of BLE devices, testing custom BLE peripherals, and updating the firmware of compatible Nordic Semiconductor-powered devices. It's a valuable tool for anyone developing or working with BLE technology.
