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NXP Semiconductors

For hardware engineers, developers, and technical users working with NXP NFC, Bluetooth LE, and IoT development platforms.

16apps1.3(70) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is NXP Semiconductors?

Providing technical utility tools for developers and engineers working with NXP hardware ecosystems. Facilitating NFC tag management and IoT device connectivity.

Target audience

Hardware engineersDevelopersTechnical users working with NXP NFC

Active nemesis

wakdev

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 16
16
apps
Utilities11
Business3
Developer Tools1
Productivity1

Last updated

NFC TagWriter by NXP

v2.2.0

6mo ago

Maintenance

Publisher DNA

What defines NXP Semiconductors?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Technical utility and developer tools for hardware ecosystems

Scale

studio

Target audience

Hardware engineers, developers, and technical users working with NXP NFC, Bluetooth LE, and IoT development platforms.

Signature Patterns

  • Strict focus on utility and developer-facing configuration tools.
  • Monetization is non-existent; all apps are free to support hardware sales.
  • High reliance on NFC and IoT connectivity protocols.
  • Minimal UI/UX investment, prioritizing functional data exchange over consumer-grade design.
Maintenance

Portfolio momentum

With 14 of 16 apps classified as abandoned and only 2 releases in the last 6 months, the portfolio is in a maintenance state focused on legacy hardware support.

Last release 72d agoActive apps 2Abandoned 14

Portfolio

What does NXP Semiconductors ship?

Apps

16 apps analysed

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

Based on 4 of 16 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States4 / 4

Core markets (4/4 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

0

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

1

Negative apps

20/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does NXP Semiconductors compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

wakdev

known forNFC Tools

1 app4.4Business

With over 12,000 ratings and consistent updates, this app serves the exact same utility-focused NFC programming niche as the target.

Same space(1)

FREE AI UTILS COMPANY

known forNFC Tools •

1 app4.4Business

While it shares the same category, its massive review volume and aggressive release cadence suggest a broader, more commercialized approach.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on NXP Semiconductors

Bottom line

NXP’s mobile presence is a functional extension of their hardware business, currently suffering from significant technical debt and low user sentiment. The publisher functions as a support utility provider rather than a software-first developer, with a clear need to stabilize core NFC protocols to maintain developer trust.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does NXP Semiconductors publish?
NXP Semiconductors has 16 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Utilities category.
What kind of apps does NXP Semiconductors make?
NXP Semiconductors's portfolio is concentrated in Utilities and Business, with an average rating of 1.3/5 across rated apps.
What is NXP Semiconductors's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, NFC TagWriter by NXP is NXP Semiconductors's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are NXP Semiconductors's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked NXP Semiconductors's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
16
With full intel:
1
With overview:
16
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

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AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NXP Semiconductors, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “NXP Semiconductors intelligence.” Updated 2026-05-09. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/nxp-semiconductors

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