nRF Blinky vs DoggiPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 Semiconductorβs 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
DoggiPlus
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Doggiplus is a professional app designed for dog trainers and dog training teams who need structured team management and controlled use of electronic dog training equipment. The app helps trainers and managers oversee training activity while maintaining clear records of device usage. Each press on the stimulation button can be logged with key data such as timestamp, stimulation level, and duration. Doggiplus then helps verify whether the use stays within the welfare rules and internal standards defined by the team manager. Built for professional environments, Doggiplus brings greater transparency, accountability, and consistency to training operations. Key Features Team management tools for dog trainers and training groups Detailed stimulation records including timestamp, level, and duration Usage control and monitoring for electronic training equipment Welfare rule verification based on settings prescribed by the team manager Clear oversight to support responsible and consistent training practices Why Doggiplus Doggiplus is purpose-built for professional dog training teams that need both operational control and documented oversight of electronic equipment use. It supports better supervision, clearer reporting, and stronger alignment with welfare expectations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DoggiPlus at monthly against nRF Blinky's every 9 months. nRF Blinky's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, DoggiPlus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Blinky | DoggiPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | Nouveaux Etablissements Charles Martin |
In-app purchases
nRF Blinky
No in-app purchases
DoggiPlus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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