nRF Wi vs Q
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
nRF Wi
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The nRF7002 is a companion IC, providing seamless Wi-Fi connectivity and Wi-Fi-based locationing (SSID sniffing of local Wi-Fi hubs). It is designed to be used alongside Nordic’s existing nRF52® and nRF53® Series Bluetooth Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), and nRF91® Series cellular IoT Systems-in-Package (SiPs). The nRF7002 can also be used in conjunction with non-Nordic host devices. An nRF7002-based device, or a nRF7002 Development Kit (DK) is required. Key features: * Provisioning nRF7002 devices to Wi-Fi networks over BLE, Wi-Fi itself or NFC. * Reading device status, including Wi-Fi connection state. * Re-provisioning nRF7002 devices to a different network.
Q
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LOOP is a personal safety app that works seamlessly with your LOOP smart bracelet to give you peace of mind in emergency situations. By pressing the panic button, the app activates an SOS alert system that: * Immediately notifies your trusted contacts. * Shares your real-time location for quick assistance. * Opens an emergency chat to coordinate effective support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Q at every 4 weeks against nRF Wi's every 3 months. Q also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
nRF Wi ships an update every 3 months, Q every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Wi | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | Fernando Contador |
In-app purchases
nRF Wi
No in-app purchases
Q
No in-app purchases
