nRF Programmer for Thingy vs NXP Trimensions AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
NXP Trimensions AR
This application uses iOS Nearby Interaction APIs and UWB ranging technology to pinpoint objects within a virtual reality space. It is designed to work with NXP UWB Devices.
- UWB ranging technology
- iOS Nearby Interaction API
- VR room object location
- Compatible with NXP UWB Devices
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This app utilises the iOS Nearby Interaction API’s to locate objects in the VR room, leveraging UWB ranging technology. The App is compatible with NXP UWB Devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: nRF Programmer for Thingy at 13.0 against NXP Trimensions AR's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
nRF Programmer for Thingy ships an update every 8 months, NXP Trimensions AR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Programmer for Thingy | NXP Trimensions AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | NXP Semiconductors |
In-app purchases
nRF Programmer for Thingy
No in-app purchases
NXP Trimensions AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is nRF Programmer for Thingy free?
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Do nRF Programmer for Thingy or NXP Trimensions AR have ads?
Which is updated more often, nRF Programmer for Thingy or NXP Trimensions AR?
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