Comparison

L2S2 vs nRF Programmer for Thingy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

L2S2

Features
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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.

About

nRF Programmer for Thingy

Features
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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

Screenshots

L2S24 screens
nRF Programmer for Thingy3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
L2S2 versus nRF Programmer for Thingy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterL2S2nRF Programmer for Thingy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB28 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperL2S2 LtdNordic Semiconductor ASA

In-app purchases

None

L2S2

No in-app purchases

None

nRF Programmer for Thingy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is L2S2 free?
L2S2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is nRF Programmer for Thingy free?
nRF Programmer for Thingy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do L2S2 or nRF Programmer for Thingy have ads?
Neither L2S2 nor nRF Programmer for Thingy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, L2S2 or nRF Programmer for Thingy?
L2S2 ships an update every 2 months, and nRF Programmer for Thingy every 8 months. Most recently, L2S2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and nRF Programmer for Thingy on October 6, 2026.

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