nRF Device Firmware Update vs PrintAnalyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
nRF Device Firmware Update
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.
- 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
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The nRF5x Series chips are flash-based SoCs, and as such they represent the most flexible solution available. A key feature of the nRF5x Series and their associated software architecture and S-Series SoftDevices is the possibility for Over-The-Air Device Firmware Upgrade (OTA-DFU) over Bluetooth LE. The DFU application allows to update nRF5 devices using Secure or Legacy DFU bootloader from nRF5 SDK version 4.3 or newer. The firmware should be in .zip file format, prepared using "nrf util" (https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/pc-nrfutil).
PrintAnalyzer
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Tool for developers and support teams of software for label printers from Zebra, Sato or Toshiba and HP compatible laser printers. In order to be able to analyze the print data of a label or laser printer, the software simulates a printer via the WLAN interface and receives the data. Alternatively, print files can also be loaded for analysis. This offers a detailed evaluation of the received data directly on your iPhone or iPad. The data is displayed in different views for analysis: - Select the correct code page to display the data in text mode - Show data in hex mode to search for a specific byte combination - Display in syntax mode to analyze the sent commands including search function - Check alternative commands in the syntax library We have created a library of commands for each printer manufacturers displayed below by collecting free data available on the Internet. Even the libraries are not based on the latest specifications, they are one of the most important functions in the PrintAnalyzer for evaluating print data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: nRF Device Firmware Update at Free against PrintAnalyzer's $3.99. nRF Device Firmware Update also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 38 months) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). PrintAnalyzer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On 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
nRF Device Firmware Update is free to download; PrintAnalyzer costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
nRF Device Firmware Update ships an update every 9 months, PrintAnalyzer every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Device Firmware Update | PrintAnalyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.2 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #143 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | Stefan Arnhold |
In-app purchases
nRF Device Firmware Update
No in-app purchases
PrintAnalyzer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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