# BluetoothAssistant vs nRF Device Firmware Update

The clearest difference is rating: BluetoothAssistant at 4.2 against nRF Device Firmware Update's 2.7. BluetoothAssistant also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 20%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). nRF Device Firmware Update's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BluetoothAssistant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. nRF Device Firmware Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

BluetoothAssistant holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BluetoothAssistant has 1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of BluetoothAssistant's written reviews are positive against 20% of nRF Device Firmware Update's.

BluetoothAssistant ships an update monthly, nRF Device Firmware Update every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluetoothAssistant | nRF Device Firmware Update |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetoothassistant/id1536579599/reviews)** | [2.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-device-firmware-update/id1624454660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | #133 |
| Size | 83 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou OrangeJuice Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509434108) | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) |

## What reviewers say

### BluetoothAssistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetoothassistant/id1536579599)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily discover, connect, and debug Bluetooth devices. This tool offers signal strength detection, information reading, and data read/write capabilities for efficient Bluetooth management.

**Highlights:** Device scanning, Signal strength detection, Device connection, Device information reading, Data reading & writing, Log data, Batch writing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Helpful in finding lost devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💻 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Unable to connect to certain devices
- Inaccurate device information

**Requested features**

- Support for more Bluetooth devices
- Improved device detection and connection
- Better battery optimization


### nRF Device Firmware Update

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-device-firmware-update/id1624454660)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application enables Over-The-Air Device Firmware Upgrade (OTA-DFU) for nRF5 devices using Bluetooth LE. It supports updating firmware in .zip format, prepared with the 'nrf util' tool.

**Highlights:** Over-The-Air Device Firmware Upgrade (OTA-DFU), Bluetooth LE connectivity, Supports nRF5x Series chips, Updates Secure or Legacy DFU bootloaders, Requires .zip firmware format, Uses 'nrf util' for firmware preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluetoothAssistant free?

BluetoothAssistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is nRF Device Firmware Update free?

nRF Device Firmware Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BluetoothAssistant or nRF Device Firmware Update?

BluetoothAssistant is rated higher. BluetoothAssistant averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while nRF Device Firmware Update averages 2.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do BluetoothAssistant or nRF Device Firmware Update have ads?

BluetoothAssistant shows ads; nRF Device Firmware Update does not.

### Which is updated more often, BluetoothAssistant or nRF Device Firmware Update?

BluetoothAssistant ships an update monthly, and nRF Device Firmware Update every 9 months. Most recently, BluetoothAssistant was updated on September 24, 2026 and nRF Device Firmware Update on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BluetoothAssistant or nRF Device Firmware Update?

BluetoothAssistant currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and nRF Device Firmware Update at #133. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*