nRF Blinky vs PhocosLink CC
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
PhocosLink CC
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PhocosLink CC lets you conveniently monitor, configure, and update your compatible Phocos CIS-N-MPPT-DALI solar charge controller directly from your smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) . Key Features • Live Data Monitoring View important system parameters in real time, including solar/PV status, battery status, charge status, load status, and other controller data. • Charge Controller Configuration View and configure supported charge controller parameters directly from your mobile device. • Firmware Updates Update the charge controller firmware wirelessly using the supported Bluetooth connection. • Data Logger Monitor, track, and analyze controller’s historical performance over time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PhocosLink CC 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). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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, PhocosLink CC monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Blinky | PhocosLink CC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | Phocos |
In-app purchases
nRF Blinky
No in-app purchases
PhocosLink CC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is nRF Blinky free?
Is PhocosLink CC free?
Do nRF Blinky or PhocosLink CC have ads?
Which is updated more often, nRF Blinky or PhocosLink CC?
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