Comparison

ActiveTune 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

ActiveTune

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With Helvar ActiveTuneâ„¢ you can tune the light settings on your desk according to your needs. You can save your favourite lights as well as light settings to access them faster through the app.

About

Niko detector tool

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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

ActiveTune4 screens
Niko detector tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Niko detector tool at every 3 months against ActiveTune's every 12 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

ActiveTune ships an update every 12 months, Niko detector tool every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ActiveTune versus Niko detector tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActiveTuneNiko detector tool
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelvar Ltd.Niko n.v.

In-app purchases

None

ActiveTune

No in-app purchases

None

Niko detector tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActiveTune free?
ActiveTune 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 ActiveTune or Niko detector tool have ads?
Neither ActiveTune nor Niko detector tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActiveTune or Niko detector tool?
ActiveTune ships an update every 12 months, and Niko detector tool every 3 months. Most recently, ActiveTune was updated on September 14, 2026 and Niko detector tool on May 17, 2026.

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