Comparison

CombiDect vs CIAS

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

Head to head

Cias Elettronica

About

CombiDect

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CombiDect is the iOS APP for programming and configuring the parameters of Combivox detectors equipped with a Bluetooth module. Through this application it is possible, directly in the field, to check the configuration of the set parameters, measuring in real time, through a monitor, the detection sensitivity, distinguished between the IR and MW stage. The APP allows the programming of the sensor in relation to the operating logic of the alarms (AND / OR of the detection stages) and other parameters (LED and BUZZER management).

About

CIAS

Features

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The CIAS Elettronica app will allow you to open support tickets to manage issues with your alarm systems, download and consult manuals, brochures, specifications directly in the app.

Screenshots

CombiDect4 screens

CIAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CIAS at every 5 weeks against CombiDect's every 3 months. CombiDect's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15). 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

CombiDect ships an update every 3 months, CIAS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

CombiDect versus CIAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CombiDect	CIAS
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	15
Further details — not scored
Size	11 MB	68 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Combivox Srl Unipersonale	Cias Elettronica Srl

In-app purchases

None

CombiDect

No in-app purchases

None

CIAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CombiDect free?

CombiDect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is CIAS free?

CIAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do CombiDect or CIAS have ads?

Neither CombiDect nor CIAS shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CombiDect or CIAS?

CombiDect ships an update every 3 months, and CIAS every 5 weeks. Most recently, CombiDect was updated on October 11, 2026 and CIAS on October 5, 2026.