Comparison

nRF Connect Device Manager vs RestForge

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

RestForge

This app allows developers to build, test, debug, and automate APIs directly from their mobile devices. It supports various HTTP methods, body types, and offers cloud sync, scripting, and SOAP support. Premium features include code export and an analytics dashboard.

Highlights
  • Send and test all HTTP methods
  • Support for multiple body types
  • Import from popular API tools
  • Cloud sync across 5 platforms
  • Pre & post-request JavaScript scripting
  • SOAP/WSDL support
  • Request scheduling
Features
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RestForge - API Testing is a powerful, lightweight API client for developers and testers. Build, test, debug, and automate your APIs directly from your phone — no laptop required. KEY FEATURES SEND & TEST REQUESTS • All HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS • Body types: JSON, raw text, XML, HTML, JavaScript, Form-data, file uploads • Headers with smart hints, URL parameter editor, custom timeout • Basic Auth and Bearer Token support IMPORT FROM POPULAR API TOOLS Import collection files compatible with: • Postman Collection (v2.0 / v2.1) • Insomnia, Bruno, Thunder Client • Hoppscotch, Apidog, SoapUI, HTTPie • RapidAPI, HTTP Archive (HAR), cURL • OpenAPI / Swagger (2.0, 3.0, 3.1) (Uses standard exported formats. RestForge is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of these services.) CLOUD SYNC — 5 PLATFORMS Connect your API platform to sync collections across devices: • Postman · Apidog · SwaggerHub · Hoppscotch · RapidAPI Bidirectional sync with intelligent 3-way merge conflict resolution. PRE & POST-REQUEST SCRIPTING • JavaScript scripting before and after every request • Full pm.* API: pm.test(), pm.expect(), pm.sendRequest() • Chai-style assertions and console logging • Set/get environment, collection, and global variables from scripts ENVIRONMENTS & VARIABLES • Multiple environments (dev, staging, production) • {{variable}} syntax in URLs, headers, and body • Collection-scoped and global variables SOAP / WSDL SUPPORT • Parse WSDL 1.1 definitions and browse operations • Auto-generate SOAP envelopes (SOAP 1.1 & 1.2) • Automatic SOAPAction headers and SOAP Fault parsing RESPONSE VIEWER & HISTORY • Syntax-highlighted viewer for JSON, XML, HTML, JavaScript • Inspect response time, status codes, and headers • Copy, share, or save responses • Full request history — revisit, edit, or resend anytime CODE EXPORT • cURL (free) • JavaScript, Python, Dart, Go (Premium) REQUEST SCHEDULING • Schedule API requests at defined intervals with cron support • Background execution without manual interaction ANALYTICS DASHBOARD (Premium) • Request counts by method, response time trends • Status code distribution and 30-day daily usage COLLECTIONS & ORGANIZATION • Offline-first — works without internet • Offline queue with auto-retry on reconnect UPGRADE TO PREMIUM • Ad-free experience • Code export: JavaScript, Python, Dart, Go • Response compare & diff viewer • Analytics dashboard with full metrics • Advanced cloud sync and API scheduling SUBSCRIPTION INFO Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage in App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://restforge.org/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

nRF Connect Device Manager4 screens
RestForge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: nRF Connect Device Manager at 100% against RestForge's 0%. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. RestForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 1.3. 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 RestForge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, RestForge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
nRF Connect Device Manager versus RestForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Connect Device ManagerRestForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#150 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASAKHANG LE

Customer experience

nRF Connect Device Manager

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

RestForge

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

nRF Connect Device Manager

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RestForge

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is nRF Connect Device Manager free?
nRF Connect Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RestForge free?
RestForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, nRF Connect Device Manager or RestForge?
nRF Connect Device Manager is rated higher. nRF Connect Device Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RestForge averages 1.3 from 4 ratings.
Do nRF Connect Device Manager or RestForge have ads?
RestForge shows ads; nRF Connect Device Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, nRF Connect Device Manager or RestForge?
nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and RestForge every 2 weeks. Most recently, nRF Connect Device Manager was updated on September 23, 2026 and RestForge on September 9, 2026.

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