# A2DPblocker vs nRF Connect for Mobile

The clearest difference is price: nRF Connect for Mobile at Free against A2DPblocker's $2.99. nRF Connect for Mobile also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (71% vs 32%). A2DPblocker's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

nRF Connect for Mobile is free to download; A2DPblocker costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

nRF Connect for Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: nRF Connect for Mobile has 479 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of A2DPblocker's written reviews are positive against 71% of nRF Connect for Mobile's.

A2DPblocker ships an update every 10 months, nRF Connect for Mobile every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A2DPblocker | nRF Connect for Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2dpblocker-bluetooth-mono/id448525106/reviews) | **[4.5 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-for-mobile/id1054362403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **479** |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gnavicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/330818060) | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) |

## What reviewers say

### A2DPblocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2dpblocker-bluetooth-mono/id448525106)

This app prevents Bluetooth stereo audio from automatically connecting on your iOS device. It allows other Bluetooth functions like calls and GPS audio to work seamlessly with your car kit or headset.

**Highlights:** Blocks A2DP connections, Defaults audio output to HFP car kits/headsets, Maintains default audio output device, Built-in iPod controls, Audio Playback Queue support, Suppresses audio notification alerts (older iOS)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Solves Bluetooth audio routing issues for specific car models
- 🎵 Enables music playback on older Bluetooth devices without A2DP support
- ⚡ Simple setup process when instructions are followed
- 👨‍💼 Responsive and helpful developer support
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔴 Does not work in background - app must stay in foreground
- 🔋 Significant battery drain when app is running
- 📉 Poor audio quality - mono instead of stereo
- 📱 Cannot lock phone screen while using app
- 🚫 Requires manual playlist creation instead of using standard music app

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working when screen is locked
- Simultaneous playback of multiple songs
- Audio disconnects when switching apps
- Intermittent functionality - works then suddenly stops
- Incompatibility with iOS 5, iOS 8, and newer versions

**Requested features**

- Background operation while using other apps
- Support for streaming services like Spotify and Pandora
- Screen lock capability while app is active
- Integration with standard iOS music player
- Stereo audio support instead of mono


### nRF Connect for Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-for-mobile/id1054362403)

This app is a versatile tool for scanning, exploring, and communicating with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It also enables your device to act as a peripheral and supports firmware updates for compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Scan and discover Bluetooth LE peripherals, Communicate with Bluetooth LE devices, Advertise as a Bluetooth LE peripheral, Update compatible device firmware (DFU), Filter scanned peripherals, Live RSSI chart, Log BLE function calls

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great product
- 🚀 Very handy
- 🚀 Amazing functionality
- 🚀 Love the technology
- 🚀 Versatile program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't seem to work on iOS 17
- 🐛 Can't really disconnect from peripherals
- 🐛 New update freezes on launch screen DON'T UPDATE!
- 🐛 Legacy DFU not working
- 🐛 Hitting terrible bug

**Reported bugs**

- Can't read data from Bluetooth device
- Tries to ask for Bluetooth connection when Bluetooth is off. Asks to connect to devices when Bluetooth is off. Who knows what this app is doing in the background without permission?! What ever it is , it ain't good
- Tapping "tabs" doesn't work (nothing changes in the UI). To get some response from tapping UI controls typically requires (a) launching nRF Connect, (b) switching to another app, (c) switching back to nRF Connect. I've tried uninstalling and re-downloading. Same result. This used to be the bee's knees of BLE tools but it's only worth 1 star at the moment (v2.7.11).
- Cant go past the initial announcement. The app is unresponsive to the taps.

**Requested features**

- Where's the mac addresses
- Max rssi limit
- Log view
- We need macros in iOS version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A2DPblocker free?

A2DPblocker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is nRF Connect for Mobile free?

nRF Connect for Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A2DPblocker or nRF Connect for Mobile?

nRF Connect for Mobile is rated higher. A2DPblocker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while nRF Connect for Mobile averages 4.5 from 479 ratings.

### Do A2DPblocker or nRF Connect for Mobile have ads?

Neither A2DPblocker nor nRF Connect for Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A2DPblocker or nRF Connect for Mobile?

A2DPblocker ships an update every 10 months, and nRF Connect for Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, A2DPblocker was updated on November 6, 2026 and nRF Connect for Mobile on November 6, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*