Comparison

nRF Programmer for Thingy vs SmoothWizard

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

SmoothWizard

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SmoothWizard – Control Your SmoothWizard Windows PC Remotely SmoothWizard is a free application that lets you seamlessly communicate with the SmoothWizard desktop app on Windows systems. It provides remote access to essential PC management features, giving you control over your computer from anywhere. Key Features: WakeOnLan - wake/start your pc remotely Turn off the computer remotely Restart your PC with ease Log off or lock the computer Monitor system usage in real-time Terminate processes directly from your phone Adjust optimization settings for better performance Originally designed to enhance FPS in games, the SmoothWizard desktop app is a powerful tool for optimizing performance. Now, with the free mobile app, you can access a variety of functions remotely, empowering every gamer with the control they've always needed. Download SmoothWizard today and take control of your PC like never before!

Screenshots

nRF Programmer for Thingy3 screens
SmoothWizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmoothWizard at monthly against nRF Programmer for Thingy's every 8 months. nRF Programmer for Thingy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nRF Programmer for Thingy ships an update every 8 months, SmoothWizard monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
nRF Programmer for Thingy versus SmoothWizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Programmer for ThingySmoothWizard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB13 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASAArtur Spychalski

In-app purchases

None

nRF Programmer for Thingy

No in-app purchases

None

SmoothWizard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is nRF Programmer for Thingy free?
nRF Programmer for Thingy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmoothWizard free?
SmoothWizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do nRF Programmer for Thingy or SmoothWizard have ads?
Neither nRF Programmer for Thingy nor SmoothWizard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, nRF Programmer for Thingy or SmoothWizard?
nRF Programmer for Thingy ships an update every 8 months, and SmoothWizard monthly. Most recently, nRF Programmer for Thingy was updated on November 5, 2026 and SmoothWizard on November 8, 2026.

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