Comparison

nRF Connect Device Manager vs SQL Play

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

Head to head
About

nRF Connect Device Manager

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
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nRF Connect Device Manager is a generic tool for updating and managing devices running nRF Connect SDK supporting Device Manager module over Bluetooth LE (aka Management Subsystem, Mcu Manager, Bare Metal, SMP Server, SUIT). Features: * Basic: Echo, Reset * Firmware Update Over-The-Air (FOTA, DFU) * File System * Logs & stats Links: Source code: https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/IOS-nRF-Connect-Device-Manager * nRF Connect SDK: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Software-and-tools/Software/nRF-Connect-SDK * SMP Server Sample Doc: https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF_Connect_SDK/doc/latest/zephyr/samples/subsys/mgmt/mcumgr/smp_svr/README.html#smp-svr-sample * McuManager: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-mcumgr * SMP over Bluetooth: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-mcumgr/blob/master/transport/smp-bluetooth.md

About

SQL Play

Learn and practice SQL directly on your phone without installing complex software. This app provides built-in tables and over 45 syntaxes with examples to help you master SQL queries. It supports dark mode and allows data export to CSV.

Highlights
  • SQL runner on mobile
  • 10+ inbuilt practice tables
  • 45+ SQL syntaxes with examples
  • DDL, DML, DQL support
  • Dark mode theme
  • Export data to CSV
  • Query history and auto-complete
Features
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Learning and Practicing SQL couldn't be Easier! Presenting you with a beautiful SQL Runner App for all your devices - SQL Play. Say goodbye to installing heavy software like MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server on your computers, just to get SQL running. You don't have to spend hours figuring out what commands to type: - Just to write a simple SELECT query - How to use the WHERE clause - Group data using HAVING clause - What are the data types to be used - And many more Guess what? You don't even need to make your own tables and insert bunch of data by yourself just to test your queries. We already have 10+ inbuilt tables just for you to get your hands dirty with SQL faster than ever. It includes: Albums, Artists, Customers, Employees, Genres, Invoices and more. You get 45+ syntaxes along with their description and easy-to-follow examples in order of their execution, which will guide you firsthand. You don't have to keep scrolling for the commands, you can simply start typing your command and the desired command with syntax will show up. It covers DDL (Data definition language), DML (Data manipulation language) and DQL (Data query language) If you prefer dark mode we have got you covered, SQL Play theme matches your system theme. So that your eyes get the deserved rest. You are not tied to our app with your data, you can export any of your tables into CSV (Comma separated values) using the Export Data feature. Your data goes with you, whether it be Excel, Google Sheets or any other spreadsheet editor or the database of your choice. /// Go down the memory lane Every time you run your query, it gets saved locally in your device which can be accessed by pressing the Up and Down arrow button. You also get auto-complete from history as you type your query, so that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. TLDR; Saves you a lot of time Popular SQL supported databases: • IBM DB2 • MySQL • Oracle DB • PostgreSQL • SQLite • SQL Server • Sybase • OpenEdge SQL • Snowflake

Screenshots

nRF Connect Device Manager4 screens
SQL Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: nRF Connect Device Manager at 5.0 against SQL Play's 3.4. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). SQL Play's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 2). On price 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. SQL Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. nRF Connect Device Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

nRF Connect Device Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQL Play has 38 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 76% of SQL Play's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, SQL Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
nRF Connect Device Manager versus SQL Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Connect Device ManagerSQL Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings238 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASAShivam Kumar

Customer experience

nRF Connect Device Manager

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SQL Play

All ratings38 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative34.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative19.1%

Bugs and requests

nRF Connect Device Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SQL Play

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Items smushed together on download
  • Syntax errors on first launch
  • Query box does not clear
  • Errors near SELECT even with correct query
  • Cannot open pro even after activation
Show 11 more
  • Command window does not accept indentations
  • Learn button absent
  • App cannot be deleted
  • App does not work properly for queries
  • App got stuck with pinwheel of death
  • Not up to date with current version of SQL
  • App doesn't display code output
  • Paywall nag after going unlimited
  • Date input bug (adds up years)
  • Tables displayed not correctly
  • Table won't show if not in typing mode on iPhone 7

Requested features

6 requests
  • Solid update required
  • Hire better iOS developers
  • Show databases function
  • Show tables function
  • Add 'desc' command
Show 1 more
  • Add 'rename' command

In-app purchases

None

nRF Connect Device Manager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SQL Play

One-time1
  • SQL Play Premium$9.99

Questions

Is nRF Connect Device Manager free?
nRF Connect Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQL Play free?
SQL Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, nRF Connect Device Manager or SQL Play?
nRF Connect Device Manager is rated higher. nRF Connect Device Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SQL Play averages 3.4 from 38 ratings.
Do nRF Connect Device Manager or SQL Play have ads?
SQL Play shows ads; nRF Connect Device Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, nRF Connect Device Manager or SQL Play?
nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and SQL Play every 3 months. Most recently, nRF Connect Device Manager was updated on September 23, 2026 and SQL Play on September 24, 2026.

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