# nRF Connect Device Manager vs LongshotHD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nRF Connect Device Manager at 100% against LongshotHD's 54%. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). LongshotHD's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

nRF Connect Device Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LongshotHD has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of nRF Connect Device Manager's written reviews are positive against 54% of LongshotHD's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | nRF Connect Device Manager | LongshotHD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-device-manager/id1519423539/reviews)** | [3.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longshothd/id1535079670/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #171 | **#161** |
| Size | 5 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) | [TARGETVISION LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/902738770) |

## What reviewers say

### nRF Connect Device Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-device-manager/id1519423539)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool allows for the updating and management of devices running specific SDKs via Bluetooth LE. It supports features like firmware updates, file system access, and device reset.

**Highlights:** Firmware Update Over-The-Air (FOTA), File System Management, Device Reset, Logs & Stats, Bluetooth LE Support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LongshotHD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longshothd/id1535079670)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

View live video from your target camera system, with tools to analyze shots. Features include zoom, panning, shot marking, group size measurement, and screenshot/video capture.

**Highlights:** Live target camera feed, Pinch to zoom, swipe to pan, Blinker Shot Locator, Customizable shot markers, Group size measurement, Screenshot and video capture, Device camera overlay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nRF Connect Device Manager free?

nRF Connect Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LongshotHD free?

LongshotHD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, nRF Connect Device Manager or LongshotHD?

nRF Connect Device Manager is rated higher. nRF Connect Device Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LongshotHD averages 3.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do nRF Connect Device Manager or LongshotHD have ads?

Neither nRF Connect Device Manager nor LongshotHD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, nRF Connect Device Manager or LongshotHD?

nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and LongshotHD every 3 weeks. Most recently, nRF Connect Device Manager was updated on October 27, 2026 and LongshotHD on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, nRF Connect Device Manager or LongshotHD?

nRF Connect Device Manager currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and LongshotHD at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*