# nRF Connect for Mobile vs BamBuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nRF Connect for Mobile at 71% against BamBuddy's 0%. nRF Connect for Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (478 vs 1). BamBuddy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BamBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. nRF Connect for Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

BamBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nRF Connect for Mobile has 478 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of nRF Connect for Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of BamBuddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

nRF Connect for Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, BamBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nRF Connect for Mobile | BamBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-for-mobile/id1054362403/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddy/id6790214398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **478** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) | [WeMeekIt](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785890779) |

## 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


### BamBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddy/id6790214398)

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely with live status updates, camera feeds, and print management. Offers advanced features like AI assistance and smart notifications for a seamless printing experience.

**Highlights:** Live printer status and camera feed, Remote print control (pause, resume, stop), Filament and error message monitoring, Print statistics and history, Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets, AI Print Assistant for error codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | 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 BamBuddy free?

BamBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, nRF Connect for Mobile or BamBuddy?

BamBuddy is rated higher. nRF Connect for Mobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while BamBuddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do nRF Connect for Mobile or BamBuddy have ads?

Neither nRF Connect for Mobile nor BamBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, nRF Connect for Mobile or BamBuddy?

nRF Connect for Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and BamBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, nRF Connect for Mobile was updated on October 31, 2026 and BamBuddy on October 16, 2026.

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