nRF Connect Device Manager vs Blueterminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Blueterminal
This app allows developers to test Bluetooth connections by acting as either a peripheral or a central device. It offers features to save frequently used devices and commands for convenience during testing.
- Bluetooth peripheral testing
- Bluetooth central device testing
- Save devices
- Save commands
- Peripheral and central modes
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With Blueterminal, you will be able to test how you app's Bluetooth connection works by using this app as a peripheral. You can also use this terminal as the main app in order to test how your own Bluetooth device is working. You can save some devices and commands you commonly use so you don't have to enter their information all the time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/blueterminal/Privacy-Policy-993fb70db3334707bc5edaa4ec79893a
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: nRF Connect Device Manager at 100% against Blueterminal's 0%. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Blueterminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of nRF Connect Device Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Blueterminal's.
nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Blueterminal every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Connect Device Manager | Blueterminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #147 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | Maria Alejandra Wetsch |
Customer experience
nRF Connect Device Manager
Blueterminal
In-app purchases
nRF Connect Device Manager
No in-app purchases
Blueterminal
- Premium access$1.991 Month
- Premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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