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App Store Apps > Utilities > nRF Connect for Mobile
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nRF Connect for Mobile

by Nordic Semiconductor ASA · Utilities · Free
On the App Store since February 2016 · Data updated 2026-10-28

nRF Connect for Mobile is made and published by Nordic Semiconductor ASA. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Nordic Semiconductor ASA. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Nordic Semiconductor ASA and are shown as published on the App Store.

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Rating on App Store
4.51
476 ratings
Last updated
September 30, 2026
Size
14.7 MB

Users love it: 4.5 stars from 476 ratings. Its best ranking is #72 in Top Free, Utilities in Slovakia.

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By Nordic Semiconductor ASA, from the App Store
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Description by Nordic Semiconductor ASA Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
nRF Connect is a powerful generic tool that allows you to scan and explore your Bluetooth Low Energy (henceforth Bluetooth LE, also called Bluetooth Version 4.0+ of the Bluetooth specification) devices and communicate with them.

nRF Connect also allows your iOS device to advertise as a peripheral, with full support of many of Bluetooth SIG adopted profiles.

Additionally, nRF Connect supports Nordic Semiconductor’s Device Firmware Update profile (DFU) capabilities, allowing you to update compatible peripherals!

+ Features:
• Supports DFU on all Nordic Semiconducto-powered devices.
• Supports Nordic Thingy™ from Nordic Semiconductor.
• Scan and discover nearby Bluetooth LE peripherals.
• Filter Scanned Peripherals by Name, Manufacturer, Services (Advertised & Connected) and RSSI Level.
• Parsing Multiple Formats of Bluetooth LE Advertisement Data.
• Live RSSI Chart of Scanned Bluetooth LE Peripherals.
• Complete iPad Support, including Multi-Tasking and Mouse Support as of 13.4.
• Logs: Including BLE Function calls, and Export Function as CSV and Text.
• Privacy-Oriented: Full-Disclosure of Scanned Data, Advertised Data, and User-Performed Actions held by nRF Connect.
• Connecting to Any Connectable Bluetooth LE Smart Device.
• Discovery of Services, Characteristics and Descriptors.
• Read and Write Characteristics and Descriptors.
• Enable and Disable Notifications and Indications.
• Advertising as a Bluetooth LE Peripheral.
• Setting up a Bluetooth LE (Peripheral) Server and Notifying/Indicating back to connected Central(s).
• Low-Fat: nRF Connect for iOS is Very Small, so You Can Always Keep Us With You!

>= Requirements:
• iOS 16.0 and above.

- Notes:
nRF Connect also works with our Development Kits, which you may acquire online here:
https://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/buy-online
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Price
Free
App size
14.7 MB
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by nRF Connect for Mobile

Releases

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Version
2.8.3
Launched
February 2016

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Rankings

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Highest rank
#72
Chart
Top Free
Utilities
Country
Slovakia

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About the app and developer

About nRF Connect for Mobile

nRF Connect for Mobile is an utilities app developed by Nordic Semiconductor ASA.

User Ratings

nRF Connect for Mobile is rated 4.51 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 480 ratings.

App Information

nRF Connect for Mobile is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 14.70 MB. The latest version available is 2.8.3. The last update was on September 30, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since February 2016.

Developer information for Nordic Semiconductor ASA

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Frequently asked questions about nRF Connect for Mobile

Is nRF Connect for Mobile free?

Yes. nRF Connect for Mobile is free on the App Store.

Is nRF Connect for Mobile still available?

Yes. nRF Connect for Mobile is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on September 30, 2026.

How large is nRF Connect for Mobile?

nRF Connect for Mobile is 14.70 MB.

Is nRF Connect for Mobile suitable for children?

App Store rates the content of nRF Connect for Mobile as suitable for everyone.

How do people rate nRF Connect for Mobile?

nRF Connect for Mobile scores 4.51 out of 5 stars, from 476 ratings on the App Store.

Who made nRF Connect for Mobile?

nRF Connect for Mobile was developed by Nordic Semiconductor ASA. It is listed in the utilities category on the App Store.

What are the best alternatives to nRF Connect for Mobile?

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