Comparison

nRF Programmer for Thingy vs HapticHub

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

nRF Programmer for Thingy

Features
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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

About

HapticHub

This tool allows developers to simulate and generate code for haptic feedback effects on iOS. It offers real-time previews of vibration patterns and intensities, streamlining the integration of custom haptic experiences into applications.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive haptic effect simulation
  • Real-time vibration preview
  • Seamless code generation
  • Streamlined development workflow
  • Customizable haptic experiences
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HapticHub Offers: - Comprehensive simulation of standard and custom haptic effects - Real-time preview of vibration patterns, intensities, and durations - Seamless code generation for easy integration into your app - Streamlined development workflow to optimize haptic responsiveness Elevate Your App's Haptic Experiences Unlock the full potential of iOS haptic feedback with our powerful simulation tool. Quickly test and integrate haptic effects, from standard system vibrations to fully customizable experiences. Save time, reduce development cycles, and deliver exceptional haptic-enabled apps to your users.

Screenshots

nRF Programmer for Thingy3 screens
HapticHub3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nRF Programmer for Thingy at none against HapticHub's 1. nRF Programmer for Thingy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads 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. HapticHub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. nRF Programmer for Thingy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
nRF Programmer for Thingy versus HapticHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Programmer for ThingyHapticHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASA心雨 郭

In-app purchases

None

nRF Programmer for Thingy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HapticHub

One-time1
  • Unlock to export$1.99

Questions

Is nRF Programmer for Thingy free?
nRF Programmer for Thingy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HapticHub free?
HapticHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do nRF Programmer for Thingy or HapticHub have ads?
Neither nRF Programmer for Thingy nor HapticHub shows ads.

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