# nRF Edge Impulse vs CraftOS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CraftOS at 88% against nRF Edge Impulse's 0%. CraftOS also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). nRF Edge Impulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CraftOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. nRF Edge Impulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

nRF Edge Impulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CraftOS has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of nRF Edge Impulse's written reviews are positive against 88% of CraftOS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

nRF Edge Impulse ships an update every 3 months, CraftOS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nRF Edge Impulse | CraftOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-edge-impulse/id1557234087/reviews)** | [4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) | [Jack Bruienne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542538425) |

## What reviewers say

### nRF Edge Impulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-edge-impulse/id1557234087)

Train and deploy embedded machine learning models on a Nordic Thingy:53 device. Upload sensor data to the cloud for training and deploy models back to the device via Bluetooth LE. Supports various onboard sensors for data collection and inference.

**Highlights:** Train and deploy embedded ML models, Utilizes Edge Impulse Studio, Supports Nordic Thingy:53, Upload raw sensor data, Deploy models via Bluetooth LE, Collect data from multiple sensors, Label data for training/testing

**In-app purchases:** none


### CraftOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014)

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

**Highlights:** Lua 5.2+ scripting environment, 16-color text-based terminal, Virtual filesystem, Built-in shell, Extensive APIs, Compatibility with ComputerCraft programs, Exclusive graphics mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plugin Collection 1 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nRF Edge Impulse free?

nRF Edge Impulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CraftOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, nRF Edge Impulse or CraftOS?

nRF Edge Impulse is rated higher. nRF Edge Impulse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CraftOS averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do nRF Edge Impulse or CraftOS have ads?

Neither nRF Edge Impulse nor CraftOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, nRF Edge Impulse or CraftOS?

nRF Edge Impulse ships an update every 3 months, and CraftOS every 4 months. Most recently, nRF Edge Impulse was updated on September 21, 2026 and CraftOS on September 18, 2026.

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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.*