L2S2 vs nRF Programmer for Thingy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
L2S2
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L2S2 offers a complete cross-platform data capture facility, allowing users of phones, tablets, PCs and the Web to collaborate using their online accounts. L2S2 is a mobile product development platform that is approved for front line patient use and is hosted both on the Internet and in HSCN (NHS Private Network). Forms can be designed online and set live within minutes. They can also be made to suit any industry or need. L2S2 implements industry-standard encryption to ensure that all data is kept securely. It can provide a medically compliant backend hosting service. L2S2 works in areas of poor/no connectivity storing data offline and smart sync allowing for data synchronisation when connectivity is restored.
nRF Programmer for Thingy
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The nRF Programmer allows users to upload precompiled firmware samples from the nRF Connect SDK to your Nordic Thingy:53 over Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE), without connecting to a PC or external programmer. This allows you to easily test out different applications and update firmware without the need of having physical access to the device. Read more about Thingy:53 at https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/Nordic-Thingy-53
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: L2S2 at every 2 months against nRF Programmer for Thingy's every 8 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.
L2S2 ships an update every 2 months, nRF Programmer for Thingy every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | L2S2 | nRF Programmer for Thingy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | L2S2 Ltd | Nordic Semiconductor ASA |
In-app purchases
L2S2
No in-app purchases
nRF Programmer for Thingy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is L2S2 free?
Is nRF Programmer for Thingy free?
Do L2S2 or nRF Programmer for Thingy have ads?
Which is updated more often, L2S2 or nRF Programmer for Thingy?
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