Comparison

nRF Device Firmware Update vs OctoGlow

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

OctoGlow

Features
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OctoGlow – Smart Control for Your OctoPrint-Enabled 3D Printer Take full control of your 3D printer connected via OctoPrint from anywhere with OctoGlow. Monitor your prints live, adjust temperatures, control movement, and manage every step of the printing process — all in one powerful app. Key Features: Real-time temperature control: Set and monitor nozzle and bed temperatures. Manual printer movement: Move printer axes directly from your device. Live webcam monitoring: Watch your prints in real time from anywhere. Upload and start prints: Send GCODE files to your printer and initiate printing easily. Live status tracking: View current temperatures, progress, estimated time remaining, and more. OctoGlow is the modern and reliable companion for every 3D printing enthusiast using OctoPrint. Stay connected with your printer and enhance your productivity.

Screenshots

nRF Device Firmware Update3 screens
OctoGlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: nRF Device Firmware Update at #100 against OctoGlow's unranked. nRF Device Firmware Update also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
nRF Device Firmware Update versus OctoGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Device Firmware UpdateOctoGlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASAHasan Ustunel

In-app purchases

None

nRF Device Firmware Update

No in-app purchases

None

OctoGlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is nRF Device Firmware Update free?
nRF Device Firmware Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoGlow free?
OctoGlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do nRF Device Firmware Update or OctoGlow have ads?
Neither nRF Device Firmware Update nor OctoGlow shows ads.

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