nRF Mesh vs HandyKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
nRF Mesh
Easily deploy and manage Bluetooth Mesh networks. Control individual nodes, configure network settings, and update device firmware remotely. Supports a wide range of BLE devices compatible with Bluetooth Mesh.
- Node provisioning and identification
- Remote provisioning capabilities
- Network and application key configuration
- Node control via various server models
- Device firmware updates
- Granular control over publication data and subscriptions
- Explore node capabilities and security settings
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nRF Mesh allows you to easily deploy nodes to any Bluetooth Mesh compatible Nodes, giving you flexibility to deploy many different Mesh network Setups. Features: • Identifying: Identify a node before provisioning it. • Provisioning: Deployment of a new Node is as simple as a press of a button. All Out-Of-Band (OOB) methods are supported. • Remote Provisioning: Allows provisioning Nodes that are too faw to reach them directly. • Configuration: Create Network and Application keys or use the randomly generated ones, subscribe to groups and setup your nodes for publishing. • Node Control: Control nodes with Generic OnOff Server, Generic Level Server, Generic OnPowerUp Server, Scene Server and many other models. • Device Firmware Update: Quickly send a new firmware to the Distributor and observe it slowly distributing it to all the nodes. Additionally, you may also run the following configuration commands on your network: • Fully control node publication data. All publication parameters are configurable. • Add/Remove one or more subscription addresses on a model. • Create own AppKeys, or generate them using the builtin crypto-safe generator. • Bind/unbind an Application Key to a specific model for full granular control of your networks' security. • Explore the nodes' capabilities to view all elements, models, provisioning time and date, Manufacturer and available vendor data. • Set the Default TTL on a per-node basis. • Manage global AppKey list on a node. • And much more... Hardware support: - This version of the app is capable of communicating with any BLE devices that speak Bluetooth Mesh! - We recommend nRF5 devices with our nRF SDK for Mesh or nRF Connect SDK.
HandyKit
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HandyKit is your complete all-in-one utility tools app that combines everything you need in one simple, lightweight, and smart toolkit. With HandyKit, you can scan documents, edit images, convert files, and manage tools quickly — without downloading multiple apps. Perfect for students, professionals, and creators, HandyKit brings together essential daily tools with fast performance and a clean design. Features include: - Document & QR Scanner – scan, save, and share instantly. - File Converter – convert PDFs, JPGs, PNGs, and more. - Image Crop & Editor – resize, rotate, and enhance in seconds. - Unit & Currency Converter – quick and accurate conversions. - Flashlight & Mirror Tool – handy for everyday use. - Password Vault & Generator – secure your personal data. - Color Picker & Palette Tool – ideal for designers. - File Hash Generator – verify files safely. HandyKit is fast, reliable, and privacy-focused, offering smooth performance and offline support for most tools. One app. All your essentials. That’s HandyKit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HandyKit at every 3 days against nRF Mesh's every 6 weeks. 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 Mesh ships an update every 6 weeks, HandyKit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Mesh | HandyKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | CueBytes |
In-app purchases
nRF Mesh
No in-app purchases
HandyKit
No in-app purchases









