nRF Toolbox vs Soil Scanner One
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
Soil Scanner One
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SoilScanner is a professional farming assistant designed for GottLabz BLE soil sensors. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) readings • AES-CBC encrypted Private Channel for secure device configuration • Local-only logging: All data stored in device memory, deleted on disconnect • Auto-connect to strongest RSSI device PRIVACY BY DESIGN: • Location access used solely for BLE scanning (OS requirement) • Zero data transmission to third-party servers • Session data purged when app closes or connection drops TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE: • Public Channel: Modbus protocol for standard telemetry • Private Channel: Encrypted register access & configuration • BLE 5.0+ optimized for low power consumption HOW TO USE: 1. Enable Bluetooth and bring sensor device nearby 2. App auto-discovers and connects to strongest signal device 3. Tap "Read Sensor" for instant NPK data 4. Configure device settings via encrypted Settings menu
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Soil Scanner One at 13.0 against nRF Toolbox's 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.
| Parameter | nRF Toolbox | Soil Scanner One |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | GottLabz |
In-app purchases
nRF Toolbox
No in-app purchases
Soil Scanner One
No in-app purchases
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