# nRF Connect for Mobile vs Desk Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: nRF Connect for Mobile at 4.5 against Desk Remote Control's 3.4. nRF Connect for Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (476 vs 5). Desk Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desk Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. nRF Connect for Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

nRF Connect for Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nRF Connect for Mobile has 476 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

nRF Connect for Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Desk Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nRF Connect for Mobile | Desk Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-for-mobile/id1054362403/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-remote-control/id1509037746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | 70.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) | [Alexander Khripunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/989333997) |

## What reviewers say

### nRF Connect for Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-for-mobile/id1054362403)

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.

**Highlights:** Scan and discover Bluetooth LE peripherals, Communicate with Bluetooth LE devices, Advertise as a Bluetooth LE peripheral, Update compatible device firmware (DFU), Filter scanned peripherals, Live RSSI chart, Log BLE function calls

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great product
- 🚀 Very handy
- 🚀 Amazing functionality
- 🚀 Love the technology
- 🚀 Versatile program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't seem to work on iOS 17
- 🐛 Can't really disconnect from peripherals
- 🐛 New update freezes on launch screen DON'T UPDATE!
- 🐛 Legacy DFU not working
- 🐛 Hitting terrible bug

**Reported bugs**

- 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
- Tapping "tabs" doesn't work (nothing changes in the UI). To get some response from tapping UI controls typically requires (a) launching nRF Connect, (b) switching to another app, (c) switching back to nRF Connect. I've tried uninstalling and re-downloading. Same result. This used to be the bee's knees of BLE tools but it's only worth 1 star at the moment (v2.7.11).
- Cant go past the initial announcement. The app is unresponsive to the taps.

**Requested features**

- Where's the mac addresses
- Max rssi limit
- Log view
- We need macros in iOS version


### Desk Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-remote-control/id1509037746)

Control your height-adjustable standing desk directly from your iPhone using voice commands or one-touch presets. Easily switch between sit, stand, and favorite positions, and calibrate height for accuracy. Unlock advanced features like automatic movement and custom Siri shortcuts with the Pro version.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth desk control, Siri voice commands, One-touch sit/stand/fav positions, Display current height, Set favorite positions, Height calibration, Siri Shortcuts integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Features Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| Pro Features | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nRF Connect for Mobile free?

nRF Connect for Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Desk Remote Control free?

Desk Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, nRF Connect for Mobile or Desk Remote Control?

nRF Connect for Mobile is rated higher. nRF Connect for Mobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Desk Remote Control averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do nRF Connect for Mobile or Desk Remote Control have ads?

Neither nRF Connect for Mobile nor Desk Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, nRF Connect for Mobile or Desk Remote Control?

nRF Connect for Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and Desk Remote Control monthly. Most recently, nRF Connect for Mobile was updated on October 27, 2026 and Desk Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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