nRF Connect for Mobile vs PackList Maker Offline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
nRF Connect for Mobile
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.
- 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
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nRF Connect is a powerful generic tool that allows you to scan and explore your Bluetooth Low Energy (henceforth Bluetooth LE, also called Bluetooth Version 4.0+ of the Bluetooth specification) devices and communicate with them. nRF Connect also allows your iOS device to advertise as a peripheral, with full support of many of Bluetooth SIG adopted profiles. Additionally, nRF Connect supports Nordic Semiconductor’s Device Firmware Update profile (DFU) capabilities, allowing you to update compatible peripherals! + Features: • Supports DFU on all Nordic Semiconducto-powered devices. • Supports Nordic Thingy™ from Nordic Semiconductor. • Scan and discover nearby Bluetooth LE peripherals. • Filter Scanned Peripherals by Name, Manufacturer, Services (Advertised & Connected) and RSSI Level. • Parsing Multiple Formats of Bluetooth LE Advertisement Data. • Live RSSI Chart of Scanned Bluetooth LE Peripherals. • Complete iPad Support, including Multi-Tasking and Mouse Support as of 13.4. • Logs: Including BLE Function calls, and Export Function as CSV and Text. • Privacy-Oriented: Full-Disclosure of Scanned Data, Advertised Data, and User-Performed Actions held by nRF Connect. • Connecting to Any Connectable Bluetooth LE Smart Device. • Discovery of Services, Characteristics and Descriptors. • Read and Write Characteristics and Descriptors. • Enable and Disable Notifications and Indications. • Advertising as a Bluetooth LE Peripheral. • Setting up a Bluetooth LE (Peripheral) Server and Notifying/Indicating back to connected Central(s). • Low-Fat: nRF Connect for iOS is Very Small, so You Can Always Keep Us With You! >= Requirements: • iOS 16.0 and above. - Notes: nRF Connect also works with our Development Kits, which you may acquire online here: https://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/buy-online
PackList Maker Offline
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PackList Maker Offline 100% Offline • Zero Data Collection • For Cross-Border Trade PackList Maker Offline is a professional, lightweight, and completely free document tool built exclusively for cross-border traders, logistics agents, warehouse managers, and border merchants. Designed for no-signal border ports, warehouse outdoor operations, and low-digital literacy scenarios, all functions run 100% locally on your device — no internet connection required at all. Solve your 2 core pain points in one stop: No internet? Works perfectly offline at border ports Can't make compliant documents? Built-in official customs templates CORE FEATURES • 100% PURE OFFLINE OPERATION All document editing, PDF generation, data calculation, and storage are completed 100% locally on your device. No network requests, no cloud sync, no data uploads. Works flawlessly in border ports, remote warehouses, no-signal areas, and any offline scenarios. No registration, no login, open the app and start making documents directly. • EFFICIENT DOCUMENT MAKING & AUTO CALCULATION Full field entry support: product name, HS code, quantity, unit, gross/net weight, unit price, total amount, origin, remarks, etc. Required fields are highlighted, non-required fields can be hidden with one click. Real-time automatic calculation: auto-sync total quantity, total weight, total amount of single product and whole order, no manual calculation needed. Auto-check data validity, highlight missing filling/format errors in real time to avoid document mistakes. Local product library: save frequently used products to the local encrypted library, one-click to batch add to documents, no repeated entry needed. • ONE-CLICK PDF GENERATION & LOCAL MANAGEMENT Generate standardized PDF with one click based on iOS native PDFKit, 100% local running, no internet required. Generated PDF files are automatically encrypted and saved to your local device, fully compliant with customs format specifications. Full local PDF management: full-screen preview, rename, folder classification management. Support offline sharing via Bluetooth, local hotspot, AirDrop, USB, no internet needed. Native offline printing: direct local connection to Bluetooth/USB printers, native AirPrint support, no internet driver required, one-click print PDF. Custom print size and copies are supported. • PRACTICAL BORDER TRADE AUXILIARY TOOLS Embedded unit converter: weight (kg↔lb↔jin), length (m↔ft↔in), currency offline custom conversion, one-click to convert and fill in the document. Multi-language customs phrase library: built-in common customs remark templates in 10 languages, one-click to add to documents. Local barcode/QR code generation: generate barcode/QR code for goods, support adding to PDF, printing, fully local running. One-click switch between packing list and proforma invoice, meet customs and reconciliation needs at the same time. 100% PRIVACY & COMPLIANCE We strictly follow the zero data collection policy. We never collect, share, or upload any of your personal information, trade data, or device information. All data is encrypted and stored only on your local device, fully under your control. Fully compliant with App Store review rules, GDPR, ASEAN cross-border data regulations, Middle East data protection laws, and global privacy regulations. This tool is for document production reference only, does not constitute any customs, legal, trade or compliance advice. Users are solely responsible for confirming that the documents comply with local customs regulations and legal requirements. PERFECT ADAPTATION • Compatible with iOS 15.0 and above, works on all iPhone and iPad models, including old low-end devices • Full RTL (Right-to-Left) layout support for Arabic, auto-follows system language Perfect for cross-border traders, border merchants, logistics agents, warehouse managers, freight forwarders, and all users who need to make packing list and customs documents in offline scenarios.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PackList Maker Offline at 15.6 against nRF Connect for Mobile's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | nRF Connect for Mobile | PackList Maker Offline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (479 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 479 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | 栋梁 刘 |
Bugs and requests
nRF Connect for Mobile
Reported bugs
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
- 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
4 requests- Where's the mac addresses
- Max rssi limit
- Log view
- We need macros in iOS version
PackList Maker Offline
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
nRF Connect for Mobile
No in-app purchases
PackList Maker Offline
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is nRF Connect for Mobile free?
Is PackList Maker Offline free?
Do nRF Connect for Mobile or PackList Maker Offline have ads?
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