nRF Connect for Mobile vs Sweep

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

Find the devices that matter, check your Wi-Fi network, and scan for hidden trackers, all from your iPhone. PRECISION DEVICE FINDER Save Bluetooth devices such as AirTags, headphones, trackers, and smart tags. A live radar view uses real-time signal strength and distance readings to guide you closer. • Save Bluetooth devices for quick access • View live direction and distance readings • Get notified when a saved device is nearby again • Set separation alerts for devices left behind • Organize devices into categories such as Keys, Bag, and Pet FIND A FRIEND WITH UWB Locate a friend's iPhone using point-to-point Ultra Wideband precision. See the direction and distance to walk when meeting at a festival, navigating an airport, searching a parking lot, or reconnecting in a crowd. ANTI-STALKING SCANNER Scan nearby Bluetooth signals for unknown trackers that may be following you. Get a clear explanation of what was detected and what to do next. WI-FI NETWORK SCANNER See the devices connected to your current Wi-Fi network and identify anything unfamiliar. You can also run a speed test to check download speed, upload speed, and ping. QUICK ACCESS, WHERE YOU NEED IT • Use a Home Screen widget for one-tap access to a frequently used device • Locate devices from your wrist with the Apple Watch companion app • Share a device with friends or family using a QR code • Use Siri Shortcuts to find a device by asking PRIVACY FIRST Scanning happens directly between your iPhone and nearby devices. Your location data is never sold or shared. Stop searching blindly. Find lost devices, inspect your network, and stay aware of nearby trackers with practical tools built for everyday use.