nRF Blinky vs Strainrite IPEC Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
nRF Blinky
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nRF Blinky is an application targeted towards developers who are new to Bluetooth Low Energy. nRF Blinky has the following features: - Scan and connect to any nRF5 DK containing the Nordic Semiconductor’s proprietary LED/Button Service. - Toggle the LED on the development kit On and Off from within the application. - Receive Button press and release events from the development kit and display it within the application. This application is open sourced and the is written in Swift 5 and available on GitHub: https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/IOS-CoreBluetooth-Mock
Strainrite IPEC Remote
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The IPEC Remote is a companion app to be used in conjunction with compatible IP Energizers, Fence Monitors and GPIO devices, so they can be monitored and controlled from anywhere in the world. • Remotely control your electric fence(s) from anywhere in the world • Remotely monitor fence voltage and current, battery voltage and status • Get notified of events on the fence, e.g. if the voltage drops or current rises, or farm automation inputs change • The app can also be used to configure IP Devices for internet connection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Strainrite IPEC Remote at every 4 months against nRF Blinky's every 9 months. 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.
nRF Blinky ships an update every 9 months, Strainrite IPEC Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Blinky | Strainrite IPEC Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | Pakton Group Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
nRF Blinky
No in-app purchases
Strainrite IPEC Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Strainrite IPEC Remote free?
Do nRF Blinky or Strainrite IPEC Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, nRF Blinky or Strainrite IPEC Remote?
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