Blecon vs nRF Programmer for Thingy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blecon
This application enables Blecon devices to establish connections and exchange data. It facilitates communication between these specialized hardware units.
- Device connection
- Data communication
- Hardware integration
- Cross-device support
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The Blecon app allows Blecon devices to connect and communicate.
nRF Programmer for Thingy
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The nRF Programmer allows users to upload precompiled firmware samples from the nRF Connect SDK to your Nordic Thingy:53 over Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE), without connecting to a PC or external programmer. This allows you to easily test out different applications and update firmware without the need of having physical access to the device. Read more about Thingy:53 at https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/Nordic-Thingy-53
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Blecon at every 2 months against nRF Programmer for Thingy's every 8 months. nRF Programmer for Thingy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blecon ships an update every 2 months, nRF Programmer for Thingy every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blecon | nRF Programmer for Thingy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Blecon Ltd | Nordic Semiconductor ASA |
In-app purchases
Blecon
No in-app purchases
nRF Programmer for Thingy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Blecon free?
Is nRF Programmer for Thingy free?
Do Blecon or nRF Programmer for Thingy have ads?
Which is updated more often, Blecon or nRF Programmer for Thingy?
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