Comparison

nRF Device Firmware Update vs Appy for Appwrite

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

Appy for Appwrite

Features
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Monitor your Appwrite resources on the go. Take Appwrite anywhere you go! ◆ DASHBOARD - View real-time stats across all Appwrite services at a glance - Monitor Users, Databases, Storage Buckets, Functions, and Messages counts - Check platform health with live status checks (HTTP, Database, Cache, Storage) - Pull-to-refresh for instant data updates ◆ AUTH - Browse all users with name, email, and phone details - View teams and their member counts - Navigate directly from home dashboard to user and team lists ◆ DATABASES - List all databases including TablesDB instances - Browse tables within each database - Edit database name and toggle enabled state - Delete databases with confirmation safeguards ◆ STORAGE - Browse storage buckets and their files - Tap any file to download and preview with the native file viewer - Configure bucket settings: encryption, antivirus, file size limits, allowed extensions - Manage file security and image transformation toggles - Delete buckets with confirmation safeguards ◆ FUNCTIONS - View deployments with build size and status - Browse execution history with status indicators - Edit function settings: runtime, entrypoint, build command, schedule, timeout, scopes - Configure execute access and event triggers - Delete functions with confirmation safeguards ◆ MESSAGING - Browse all messages with provider type and delivery status - Inspect message payloads with formatted JSON preview - View creation dates and message metadata ◆ WIDGETS - Small shortcut widgets for quick access to Auth, Databases, and Storage - Medium stat widgets showing live counts for each service - Large project overview widget with health status and all service metrics - Configure widgets per project with connection selection ◆ CONNECTIONS - Connect to any Appwrite instance with endpoint, project ID, and API token - Label each connection for easy identification - Switch between multiple Appwrite projects instantly - In-app setup guide with required API key scopes - Credentials stored locally and encrypted on device 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. Appy is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/get-appy/appy 3. This is not a replacement for the Appwrite platform. Certain actions, such as creating projects should be done directly in the web dashboard. © FarFetched 2026. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://farfetched.xyz/appy/terms

Screenshots

nRF Device Firmware Update3 screens
Appy for Appwrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nRF Device Firmware Update at none against Appy for Appwrite's 5. nRF Device Firmware Update also leads on chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Appy for Appwrite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. nRF Device Firmware Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
nRF Device Firmware Update versus Appy for Appwrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Device Firmware UpdateAppy for Appwrite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASAFarFetched

In-app purchases

None

nRF Device Firmware Update

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Appy for Appwrite

Subscriptions3
  • PRO$2.491 Month
  • PRO$6.991 Year
  • PRO$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO$12.99
  • PRO$24.99

Questions

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

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