nRF Toolbox vs BarkAway
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
BarkAway
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BarkAway is a tunable ultrasonic tone generator. Explore high-frequency sounds from 15 to 25 kHz played through your phone speaker — test your hearing range, check your speakers, or use it as an optional pet-training sound aid. FEATURES • Frequency control from 15–25 kHz with quick shortcuts (15 / 18 / 22 / 25) • Power levels: Low, Medium, High • Patterns: Steady, Pulse, Siren, Random • Save favorite presets and apply them in one tap • Optional child lock with PIN • Optional local reminder notifications (can be turned off) • Turkish & English, plus system language HOW TO USE 1. Pick a frequency (above 22 kHz is usually inaudible to most adults) 2. Choose power and pattern 3. Tap START — tap again to STOP 4. Save presets from the + button when you find a tone you like SAFETY Use briefly and responsibly. High-frequency sound can be uncomfortable for people and animals nearby; follow local laws. This app is a sound generator for entertainment and training practice only — it does not guarantee any effect on animal behavior and is not a deterrent device. No ads. No account. Settings stay on your device. Privacy: https://mehmetunal.github.io/barkaway/privacy-policy-en.html Support: https://mehmetunal.github.io/barkaway/issues/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BarkAway 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 | BarkAway |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | Mehmet UNAL |
In-app purchases
nRF Toolbox
No in-app purchases
BarkAway
No in-app purchases
Questions
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