ActiveTune vs Niko detector tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ActiveTune | Niko detector tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 202 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Helvar Ltd. | Niko n.v. |
In-app purchases
ActiveTune
No in-app purchases
Niko detector tool
No in-app purchases
Questions
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