Bluetooth Smart Data vs nRF Wi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth Smart Data
This utility app allows users to scan and connect to specific Bluetooth Low Energy peripherals. It facilitates data transfer, performance testing, remote module configuration, and firmware upgrades over-the-air.
- Scan and connect to BLE peripherals
- Data transfer via MLDP
- Measure throughput with performance tab
- Remote module configuration
- Device firmware upgrades over-the-air (DFU-OTA)
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Microchip’s SmartData provides the ability to scan and connect to RN4020 Microchip Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) peripherals with Microchip Low Energy Data Profile (MLDP). Once connected to a RN4020 Microchip BLE peripheral with MLDP, the MLDP tab lets user to transfer data back and forth between the device and BLE peripheral using a simple data terminal view. The performance tab can be used to stream and receive files to measure throughput. The remote command tab lets the user open and exercise a remote command session to configure the RN4020 module remotely. The DFU-OTA tab allows device firmware upgrades over-the-air on the RN4020 module. The help on each tab provides description and the commands that can be used to configure the RN4020.
nRF Wi
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The nRF7002 is a companion IC, providing seamless Wi-Fi connectivity and Wi-Fi-based locationing (SSID sniffing of local Wi-Fi hubs). It is designed to be used alongside Nordic’s existing nRF52® and nRF53® Series Bluetooth Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), and nRF91® Series cellular IoT Systems-in-Package (SiPs). The nRF7002 can also be used in conjunction with non-Nordic host devices. An nRF7002-based device, or a nRF7002 Development Kit (DK) is required. Key features: * Provisioning nRF7002 devices to Wi-Fi networks over BLE, Wi-Fi itself or NFC. * Reading device status, including Wi-Fi connection state. * Re-provisioning nRF7002 devices to a different network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bluetooth Smart Data at 8.1 against nRF Wi's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bluetooth Smart Data ships an update every 2 months, nRF Wi every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluetooth Smart Data | nRF Wi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microchip Technology Inc. | Nordic Semiconductor ASA |
In-app purchases
Bluetooth Smart Data
No in-app purchases
nRF Wi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bluetooth Smart Data free?
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Do Bluetooth Smart Data or nRF Wi have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Smart Data or nRF Wi?
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