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Nordic Semiconductor ASA

For embedded systems engineers, hardware developers, and IoT hobbyists working with Bluetooth Low Energy and wireless connectivity.

Known for

15apps3.6(5K) Multi-theme

Who is Nordic Semiconductor ASA?

Providing essential diagnostic and firmware management tools for engineers working with Nordic Semiconductor's wireless IoT hardware.

Target audience

Embedded systems engineersHardware developersIoT hobbyists working with Bluetooth Low Energy

Active nemesis

Adafruit Industries

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 15

apps

Utilities7

Developer Tools5

Tools3

Last updated

nRF Connect for Mobile

v4.29.1

1.6y ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Developer and utility tools for IoT hardware

Scale

studio

Target audience

Embedded systems engineers, hardware developers, and IoT hobbyists working with Bluetooth Low Energy and wireless connectivity.

Signature Patterns

•Strictly free, ad-free utility tools with no in-app purchases
•Deep integration with proprietary nRF5 series SoC hardware
•Focus on technical debugging, firmware flashing, and BLE profile testing
•Open-source transparency for developer reference
•High frequency of maintenance updates to support evolving wireless standards

Intense

Portfolio momentum

Released 12 updates across the portfolio in the last 6 months, with the majority of top-tier utilities receiving maintenance updates within the last 35 days.

Last release 35d agoActive apps 12Abandoned 2

Top niches they play in

Firmware Management Converters1 app

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Portfolio

Apps

15 apps analysed

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nRF Beacons

3.5(2)

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Open-source code availability for hardware purchasers

Direct hardware integration with Nordic nRF51822 kits
Product stagnation (last updated July 2015)

nRF Blinky

A simple application for newbies in Bluetooth LE.

4.0(36)

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Open-source reference code on GitHub

Open Source Value
Connectivity Issues

nRF Connect Device Manager

Update and manage your Zephyr-based device

3.9(66)

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Advanced file system and shell command capabilities

Functional Utility
Feature Malfunction

nRF Connect for Mobile

Scan and discover your Bluetooth Low Energy devices with nRF Connect for Mobile.

4.3(3.4K)

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Advanced automated testing via XML scripts

Utility for BLE Development
Firmware Update/DFU Issues

nRF Device Firmware Update

Update nRF5 SDK firmware using Bluetooth LE

3.8(147)

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Reliable firmware flashing capabilities provide a functional solution for niche hardware enthusiasts
Connection timeouts and device incompatibility issues disrupt the firmware flashing process post-update

Single-market publisher — every app ships only to United States.

Based on 2 of 15 apps with localized market data — more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned Jun 2026.

Americas (1)

United States2 / 2

Core markets (2/2 apps)

United States

User sentiment

Positive apps

Neutral / mixed

Negative apps

63/100

Avg sentiment score

Top performer

nRF Connect for Mobile

Thrilled sentiment · 82/100

Most friction

nRF Toolbox for Bluetooth LE

Mixed sentiment · 42/100

Rivals

The rivals identified

Nemeses(2)

Adafruit Industries

known forBluefruit Connect

1 app4.3Developer ToolsUtilities

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A direct competitor in the hardware-ecosystem space, specifically tailored for the massive hobbyist and maker community using Adafruit hardware.

Differentiators

Dominant position in the open-source hardware and maker market
Extensive library of tutorials and community-driven support

Silicon Labs

known forBluetooth mesh by Silicon Labs

1 app3.7Utilities

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Same space(4)

Decisive Tactics

known forSerial

1 app4.4Tools

New entrants(2)

Gelotto

known forfmtNOW - File Converter

1 app0.0Developer Tools

So what?

Strategic outlook coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Nordic Semiconductor ASA publish?

Nordic Semiconductor ASA has 15 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Utilities category.

What kind of apps does Nordic Semiconductor ASA make?

Nordic Semiconductor ASA's portfolio is concentrated in Utilities and Developer Tools, with an average rating of 3.6/5 across rated apps.

What is Nordic Semiconductor ASA's top app?

Based on user sentiment and following across the portfolio, nRF Connect for Mobile stands out as Nordic Semiconductor ASA's flagship app tracked by Marlvel.

In how many countries are Nordic Semiconductor ASA's apps available?

Marlvel has tracked Nordic Semiconductor ASA's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:: 15
With full intel:: 14
With overview:: 15
Website scraped:: yes
Social presence:: yes

This is the primary hardware-rival utility, designed specifically to provision and configure Bluetooth Mesh networks for Silicon Labs' EFR32 SoC family, mirroring nRF Mesh's role for Nordic chips.

Differentiators

Market leader in commercial lighting and industrial mesh networking
Robust ecosystem of development tools (Simplicity Studio)
Strong focus on security certifications and enterprise-grade hardware

A professional-grade terminal for hardware developers that handles serial logging, often used alongside BLE tools for low-level debugging.

Differentiators

Expertise in low-level hardware communication and driver development
Focus on high-reliability tools for systems engineers

Dropouts Technologies LLP

known forContacts to Excel , PDF , CSV

3 apps4.9Developer Tools

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This app occupies the same utility-focused space, providing specialized file conversion services that compete for mobile storage and management utility usage.

Lily Ballard

known forDiscovery - DNS-SD Browser

1 app0.0Utilities

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A peer utility for IoT developers debugging network-layer discovery (mDNS/Bonjour) alongside BLE connectivity.

Differentiators