# Bluetooth Terminal vs nRF Connect Device Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nRF Connect Device Manager at 100% against Bluetooth Terminal's 36%. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Bluetooth Terminal's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Terminal sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. nRF Connect Device Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

nRF Connect Device Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Terminal has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Bluetooth Terminal's written reviews are positive against 100% of nRF Connect Device Manager's.

Bluetooth Terminal ships an update weekly, nRF Connect Device Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Terminal | nRF Connect Device Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-terminal/id1058693037/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-device-manager/id1519423539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#168** |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Pistrol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057723256) | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-terminal/id1058693037)

Prototype Bluetooth LE hardware by sending and receiving data in various formats. Inspect device services, characteristics, and values. Offers features like a button matrix for control and session export.

**Highlights:** Send data as ASCII, HEX, or Decimal, View device services and characteristics, Inspect device name, UUID, and RSSI, Button matrix for sending commands, Export session data as CSV, Send current time as Unix timestamp

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Show RSSI Values | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Stamp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 1 coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Controller Buttons | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 2 coffees | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 3 coffees | $11.99 | one-time |


### nRF Connect Device Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-device-manager/id1519423539)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool allows for the updating and management of devices running specific SDKs via Bluetooth LE. It supports features like firmware updates, file system access, and device reset.

**Highlights:** Firmware Update Over-The-Air (FOTA), File System Management, Device Reset, Logs & Stats, Bluetooth LE Support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Terminal free?

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

### Is nRF Connect Device Manager free?

nRF Connect Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Terminal or nRF Connect Device Manager?

nRF Connect Device Manager is rated higher. Bluetooth Terminal averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while nRF Connect Device Manager averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Terminal or nRF Connect Device Manager have ads?

Bluetooth Terminal shows ads; nRF Connect Device Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Terminal or nRF Connect Device Manager?

Bluetooth Terminal ships an update weekly, and nRF Connect Device Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth Terminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and nRF Connect Device Manager on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*