# nRF Connect Device Manager vs Firelog

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 (#57 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | nRF Connect Device Manager | Firelog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-device-manager/id1519423539/reviews)** | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#57** |
| Size | 5 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) | [Valet Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780020867) |

## What reviewers say

### nRF Connect Device Manager

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

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


### Firelog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Flash Sale | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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