Comparison

ActiveAhead 2018 vs HubSense Commissioning

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

Head to head
About

ActiveAhead 2018

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The ActiveAhead mobile application allows you to adjust the luminaire parameters of the self-learning, out-of-the-box lighting control solution ActiveAhead. To use this application you must have an approved mobile device, iPhone 4s / iPad 3rd gen onwards, equipped with Bluetooth low energy and one or multiple luminaires supporting the ActiveAhead solution. With this application you can adjust the values of a single luminaire or group of luminaires as well as control the daylight harvesting. The ActiveAhead includes the following features: - Light levels adjustments - Timeouts adjustment - Fade time adjustment - Set parameters to predefined eco and comfort modes or create your own presets. - Group management - Control daylight harvesting and set minimum dimming level - Security settings

About

HubSense Commissioning

Features
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The HubSense Commissioning App is a powerful tool designed for installers and system integrators to intuitively commission standard Bluetooth NLC components from Inventronics on-site. It enables seamless configuration changes and light setting tests. Provisioning Being nearby , the app displays a list of qualified Bluetooth NLC components. Up to five devices can be added to the network simultaneously. A distance filter (RSSI) allows users to refine the list of visible components for easier selection. Settings Predefined lighting control profiles can be selected on-site, and custom profiles can be created as needed. Additionally, the daylight control feature can be calibrated to the desired brightness level. Testing The configured lighting control settings and behaviors can be tested and adjusted individually on-site to ensure optimal performance. Requirements The HubSense Commissioning app requires an iOS device with iOS 13+, Bluetooth capability, and an active internet connection via WiFi or mobile data (3G or higher).

Screenshots

ActiveAhead 20184 screens
HubSense Commissioning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HubSense Commissioning at every 6 weeks against ActiveAhead 2018's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActiveAhead 2018 ships an update every 4 months, HubSense Commissioning every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
ActiveAhead 2018 versus HubSense Commissioning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActiveAhead 2018HubSense Commissioning
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHelvar Ltd.Inventronics s.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

ActiveAhead 2018

No in-app purchases

None

HubSense Commissioning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActiveAhead 2018 free?
ActiveAhead 2018 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HubSense Commissioning free?
HubSense Commissioning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ActiveAhead 2018 or HubSense Commissioning have ads?
Neither ActiveAhead 2018 nor HubSense Commissioning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActiveAhead 2018 or HubSense Commissioning?
ActiveAhead 2018 ships an update every 4 months, and HubSense Commissioning every 6 weeks. Most recently, ActiveAhead 2018 was updated on October 26, 2026 and HubSense Commissioning on October 24, 2026.

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