Comparison

nRF Device Firmware Update vs Dashify for Netlify.com

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

Dashify for Netlify.com

Manage your Netlify sites, deployments, forms, logs, and domains on the go. Get real-time build and function logs, view deployment previews, and access site summaries from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Site management
  • Deployment monitoring
  • Form submission viewing
  • Real-time log access
  • Domain management
  • Open Source
Features
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Manage your Netlify sites and much more. Take Netlify anywhere you go with Dashify! ◆ SITES - Most Recent Sites at a glance - Browse All Sites on your team(s) ◆ DEPLOYMENTS - Deployment Summary in the same format same as Netlify - Preview Image for each Deployment - Check the Output files - Link for Deploymen ◆ FORMS - Browse all of your Forms - Submissions for each Form ◆ LOGS - Build Logs in real time - Function & Edge Function Logs for any Site - Expand Log Details ◆ DOMAINS - Custom domains assigned to each Site That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. API tokens are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. Dashify is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/get-dashify/dashify 3. This is not a replacement for the Vercel website. Certain actions, such as creating new projects, should be done directly in the web dashboard. © FarFetched 2025. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.global/dashify/terms

Screenshots

nRF Device Firmware Update3 screens
Dashify for Netlify.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dashify for Netlify.com at 4.7 against nRF Device Firmware Update's 2.7. Dashify for Netlify.com also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). nRF Device Firmware Update's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ratings volume, 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. Dashify for Netlify.com sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. nRF Device Firmware Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dashify for Netlify.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of nRF Device Firmware Update's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dashify for Netlify.com's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nRF Device Firmware Update ships an update every 9 months, Dashify for Netlify.com fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
nRF Device Firmware Update versus Dashify for Netlify.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Device Firmware UpdateDashify for Netlify.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#120#37 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASAFarFetched

Customer experience

nRF Device Firmware Update

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Dashify for Netlify.com

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

nRF Device Firmware Update

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Dashify for Netlify.com

Subscriptions4
  • Dashify Pro Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Dashify PRO$2.497 Days
  • Dashify Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • Dashify Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Dashify Pro Lifetime$11.99
  • Dashify Pro Lifetime$17.99
  • Dashify Pro Lifetime$19.99
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  • Dashify PRO$24.00

Questions

Is nRF Device Firmware Update free?
nRF Device Firmware Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dashify for Netlify.com free?
Dashify for Netlify.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, nRF Device Firmware Update or Dashify for Netlify.com?
Dashify for Netlify.com is rated higher. nRF Device Firmware Update averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Dashify for Netlify.com averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do nRF Device Firmware Update or Dashify for Netlify.com have ads?
Neither nRF Device Firmware Update nor Dashify for Netlify.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, nRF Device Firmware Update or Dashify for Netlify.com?
nRF Device Firmware Update ships an update every 9 months, and Dashify for Netlify.com fortnightly. Most recently, nRF Device Firmware Update was updated on October 18, 2026 and Dashify for Netlify.com on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, nRF Device Firmware Update or Dashify for Netlify.com?
nRF Device Firmware Update currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and Dashify for Netlify.com at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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