Comparison

Qbus Control 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

Qbus Control

Connect your smart home and IoT devices through a single cloud interface. Control installations and devices from anywhere in the world as if they were one system, or directly from your smart switch. Easily set schedules, create moods, and send notifications.

Highlights
  • Unified cloud interface for IoT devices
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Control via smart switch
  • Set schedules and moods
  • Send email and text notifications
Features
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Ubie verbindt slimme woningen en gebouwen met al jouw "Internet of Things"-toestellen. Via één plug & play Cloud-interface kan van om op het even welk platform van overal ter wereld een installatie met verschillende toestellen en systemen bediend worden alsof het één enkel systeem zou zijn. Of bedien jouw slimme toestellen gewoon van op jouw schakelaar. Acties zoals het instellen van kloktijden, sferen maken, e-mails en tekstberichten versturen etc. kunnen makkelijk door de eindklant uitgevoerd worden.

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

Qbus Control4 screens
Niko detector tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

Qbus Control and Niko detector tool are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Qbus Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Niko detector tool every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Qbus Control versus Niko detector tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQbus ControlNiko detector tool
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQbus NVNiko n.v.

In-app purchases

None

Qbus Control

No in-app purchases

None

Niko detector tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qbus Control free?
Qbus Control 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 Qbus Control or Niko detector tool have ads?
Neither Qbus Control nor Niko detector tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qbus Control or Niko detector tool?
Qbus Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Niko detector tool every 3 months. Most recently, Qbus Control was updated on October 14, 2026 and Niko detector tool on October 20, 2026.

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