nRF Device Firmware Update vs Device Info Tool
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).
Device Info Tool
Gain in-depth knowledge of your mobile device's hardware and software. Explore detailed specifications including storage, battery health, network details, sensors, and OS version through an intuitive interface. Ideal for users seeking to understand their device's capabilities.
- Detailed hardware information
- Comprehensive software specifications
- Storage capacity details
- Battery health monitoring
- Network and Wi-Fi insights
- Sensor availability
- User-friendly interface
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Device Info is a powerful and comprehensive application that provides users with detailed insights into the hardware and software specifications of their mobile devices. Designed for iOS, obtain accurate information about their devices' capabilities. Key Features: Hardware and Software Information: Device Info provides users with detailed insights into their device's hardware and software specifications. Explore information about storage capacity, battery health, network and Wi-Fi details, available sensors, CPU architecture, operating system version, and much more. User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive and user-friendly interface of Device Info makes it accessible for users of all levels of technical expertise. Device Info is a valuable tool for developers and anyone who wants to gain deeper insights into their mobile devices. Whether you need to assess network performance, or simply explore the hardware and software specifications of your device, Device Info has you covered. Download Device Info today and unlock the power to understand and optimize your mobile device like never before.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Device Info Tool at 4.0 against nRF Device Firmware Update's 2.7. Device Info Tool also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). nRF Device Firmware Update's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Device Info Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of nRF Device Firmware Update's written reviews are positive against 50% of Device Info Tool's.
nRF Device Firmware Update ships an update every 9 months, Device Info Tool every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Device Firmware Update | Device Info Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (9 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #123 — better | #127 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | IDB LLC |
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nRF Device Firmware Update
Device Info Tool
In-app purchases
nRF Device Firmware Update
No in-app purchases
Device Info Tool
No in-app purchases
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