Comparison

nRF Connect Device Manager vs Firelog

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

Firelog

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity without needing a laptop. Perfect for developers needing Firebase tools on the go.

Highlights
  • Manage Firebase projects on mobile
  • Browse and edit Firestore data
  • Monitor Cloud Functions and logs
  • Inspect Cloud Storage
  • Manage user authentication
  • Track production activity and alerts
Features
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Firelog is the mobile Firebase admin dashboard that lets you manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, manage users, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity — without opening a laptop. Perfect for developers who need Firebase tools on the go. Fix data, reset passwords, clean up storage, monitor deployments, and keep an eye on production while you’re on the couch, at lunch, or waiting for coffee. The Mobile Firebase Dashboard Developers Have Been Waiting For Firelog turns your phone into a powerful Firebase admin console with native performance and developer-focused tools. Firestore Editor • Browse collections and documents • Create, edit, and delete data • Full field type support (timestamps, geopoints, arrays, maps, null) • Navigate nested subcollections Authentication Manager • Search Firebase users instantly • View sign-in providers and account metadata • Disable or delete accounts • Reset user passwords Cloud Functions Monitoring • View deployed functions across regions • Inspect function logs and invocations • Monitor failure rates and errors • Trigger Firebase deploy actions (Pro) Cloud Storage Manager • Browse bucket folders • Inspect file metadata and size • Upload or delete files • Preview images inside the app Firebase Hosting • View hosting sites per project • Browse deployment history • Inspect release versions and channels Realtime Database • Navigate JSON node trees • Explore nested data structures • View node values inline Firebase Extensions • View installed extension instances • See extension status and metadata • Monitor updates and instance health Remote Config • View all parameters • Inspect conditional overrides • Monitor current config state App Check • See enforcement status across services • Quickly audit security configuration Live Firebase Monitoring Stay informed about what’s happening in production. Firelog includes smart alerts that notify you about important Firebase events. Push alerts include: • New authentication users • Auth sign-up spikes • Cloud Functions failures • Function recovery alerts • Function error-rate surges • Weekly activity digest Notifications link directly to the correct screen so you can react instantly. Designed for Real Firebase Developers Firelog is built by developers who use Firebase daily. Examples of real workflows: • Fix Firestore data from your phone • Delete storage files during deployments • Monitor Cloud Functions while away from your laptop • Track authentication spikes in real time Your Firebase dashboard now fits in your pocket. Pro Subscription Unlock advanced Firebase tools: • Deploy functions and hosting • Offline action queue • Advanced alerts • Bulk actions • Unlimited Firebase projects Plans available monthly or annually with a free trial. Cancel anytime. Privacy & Security Your Firebase access stays secure. • Tokens never leave your device • Sensitive data stored in iOS Keychain • No third-party ad tracking Firelog is an independent Firebase client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google LLC. Privacy Policy https://www.firebasemobileapp.com/privacy Terms of Service https://www.firebasemobileapp.com/terms

Screenshots

nRF Connect Device Manager4 screens
Firelog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nRF Connect Device Manager at 100% against Firelog's 60%. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Firelog's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 2) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Firelog sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firelog has 42 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 60% of Firelog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Firelog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
nRF Connect Device Manager versus Firelog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Connect Device ManagerFirelog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#50 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASAValet Hero LLC

Customer experience

nRF Connect Device Manager

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

Firelog

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

nRF Connect Device Manager

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Firelog

Subscriptions8
  • All Access$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Flash Sale$12.996 Months
  • All Access$12.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$19.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$34.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • All Access$19.99
  • All Access$29.99
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is nRF Connect Device Manager free?
nRF Connect Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firelog free?
Firelog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, nRF Connect Device Manager or Firelog?
nRF Connect Device Manager is rated higher. nRF Connect Device Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Firelog averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.
Do nRF Connect Device Manager or Firelog have ads?
Neither nRF Connect Device Manager nor Firelog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, nRF Connect Device Manager or Firelog?
nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Firelog fortnightly. Most recently, nRF Connect Device Manager was updated on October 17, 2026 and Firelog on October 14, 2026.

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