# nRF Programmer for Thingy:53

> nRF Programmer for Thingy:53 (iPhone/iPad app by Nordic Semiconductor ASA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-programmer-for-thingy53/id1596718053 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-06-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-programmer-for-thingy53/id1596718053/reviews.md

## What is nRF Programmer for Thingy?

The nRF Programmer allows users to upload precompiled firmware samples from the nRF Connect SDK to your Nordic Thingy:53 over Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE), without connecting to a PC or external programmer. This allows you to easily test out different applications and update firmware without the need of having physical access to the device.

Read more about Thingy:53 at https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/Nordic-Thingy-53


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-05-18

We updated the app to reflect recent change in the URL with firmware.

### 1.2.0 — 2025-09-19

This version contains minor UI updates. Under the hood we updated the nRF Connect Device Manager library and all other dependencies.

### 1.1.0 — 2023-12-13

This version contains minor UI improvements. You'll also be able to erase application settings when you switch an app on the Thingy:53 to a different one.

### 1.0.2 — 2022-06-27

+ Important fix for Confirmation-Loop Bug

### 1.0.1 — 2022-06-21

+ Important Bug-Fix preventing breaking thingy after the update.

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All apps by Nordic Semiconductor ASA: https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114

## Related topics

[nrf connect for mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nrf-connect-for-mobile) · [nordic semiconductor](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nordic-semiconductor)

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