Comparison

Dox vs Niko detector tool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dox

Features
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Documents, drawings, data, images and other things that are required for the construction project to be held together, are stored in a safe and easy way with Dox.

About

Niko detector tool

Features
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This app allows you to efficiently commission and control Niko detectors via your smartphone or tablet. No need for additional tools such as a computer, remote control or dongle. Moreover, you can easily configure daylight control with advanced functions such as multi-zone, day/night mode, several lighting scenarios, etc. What do I need? Your installation should include one or more P40/M40 detectors. Your smartphone/tablet should also be equipped with Bluetooth®. In addition, make sure your smartphone/tablet is connected to the internet. The Niko detector tool app is available in several European languages. Features • Easily configure parameter settings via guided commissioning • Customize detector configurations to meet your needs • Reuse saved configurations for other installations and share the configuration files with colleagues • Secure your detector with a four-digit pin code 2-way Bluetooth® communication This feature ensures easy commissioning and optimal communication between the detectors and the app. It allows the app to provide real-time information on the detector settings, giving you full insight into all relevant parameters and allowing you to easily modify your installation afterwards Niko detector tool portal This website is linked directly to the Niko detector tool app and allows you to efficiently manage your projects, find saved detector settings and reuse existing configurations for other installations. Use the MAC address on your detector to retrieve the saved configuration details. By downloading the app for Niko detectors, you accept the terms and conditions that you can find on https://www.niko.eu/en/legal/privacy-policy.

Screenshots

Dox4 screens
Niko detector tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dox at every 3 weeks against Niko detector tool's every 3 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dox ships an update every 3 weeks, Niko detector tool every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Dox versus Niko detector tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoxNiko detector tool
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrafty HoldCo ABNiko n.v.

In-app purchases

None

Dox

No in-app purchases

None

Niko detector tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dox free?
Dox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Niko detector tool free?
Niko detector tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dox or Niko detector tool have ads?
Neither Dox nor Niko detector tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dox or Niko detector tool?
Dox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Niko detector tool every 3 months. Most recently, Dox was updated on October 15, 2026 and Niko detector tool on October 3, 2026.

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