# nRF Connect Device Manager vs Az DevOps

The clearest difference is rating: nRF Connect Device Manager at 5.0 against Az DevOps's 4.4. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Az DevOps's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Az DevOps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. nRF Connect Device Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

nRF Connect Device Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Az DevOps has 52 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 Az DevOps's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nRF Connect Device Manager | Az DevOps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-device-manager/id1519423539/reviews)** | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/az-devops/id1666994628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #152 | **#129** |
| Size | 5 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) | [PURPLESOFT SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473279616) |

## What reviewers say

### nRF Connect Device Manager

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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


### Az DevOps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/az-devops/id1666994628)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access and manage your DevOps tasks on the go. Create, edit, and delete work items, manage boards and sprints, and monitor pipelines. Review code, manage pull requests, and interact with your projects and repositories from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Manage work items (create, edit, delete, comment, attach), Manage team boards and sprints, Manage pipelines (cancel, rerun, view logs), Manage projects, repos, and commits, Manage pull requests (approve, reject, complete, comment), Switch between multiple organizations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nRF Connect Device Manager free?

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

### Is Az DevOps free?

Az DevOps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

nRF Connect Device Manager is rated higher. nRF Connect Device Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Az DevOps averages 4.4 from 52 ratings.

### Do nRF Connect Device Manager or Az DevOps have ads?

Neither nRF Connect Device Manager nor Az DevOps shows ads.

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

nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Az DevOps every 3 weeks. Most recently, nRF Connect Device Manager was updated on September 23, 2026 and Az DevOps on September 22, 2026.

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

nRF Connect Device Manager currently peaks at #152 in the App Store charts, and Az DevOps at #129. 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.*