nRF Toolbox vs diSwitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
nRF Toolbox
This utility app connects to various Bluetooth Low Energy accessories. It demonstrates multiple BLE profiles, including health and fitness sensors, allowing users to monitor data from devices like heart rate monitors and glucose monitors.
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
- Demonstrates BLE profiles
- Heart Rate Monitor support
- Glucose Monitor support
- Cycling Speed and Cadence
- Running Speed and Cadence
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nRF Toolbox works with a wide range of Bluetooth Low Energy accessories. It contains applications demonstrating BLE profiles: Cycling Speed and Cadence, Running Speed and Cadence, Heart Rate Monitor, Blood Pressure Monitor, Health Thermometer, Glucose Monitor, Continuous Glucose Monitor, Monitoring & Diagnostic and more. The source code of this application is available on GitHub: https://github.com/nordicsemi/iOS-nRF-Toolbox
diSwitch
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diSwitch was previously named DSD TECH Switch. diSwitch lets you control compatible DSD TECH Bluetooth relay modules from your iPhone or iPad. Discover nearby modules, save devices, view connection status, and control relay channels. Manage connection passwords and device passwords, and choose English, Simplified Chinese, or follow your iOS language. Compatible DSD TECH Bluetooth relay hardware is required. Device information and app settings are stored locally. No app account is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: nRF Toolbox at every 5 weeks against diSwitch's every 23 months. diSwitch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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 Toolbox ships an update every 5 weeks, diSwitch every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nRF Toolbox | diSwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | DongGuan DESHIDE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD |
In-app purchases
nRF Toolbox
No in-app purchases
diSwitch
No in-app purchases
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