Niko detector tool vs Metrel Cloud App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Metrel Cloud App
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Metrel Cloud App offers a seamless experience, effortlessly connecting Metrel instruments to mobile device over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi network. The app acts as a interface between Metrel instrument and Metrel Cloud Storage. Whether you’re in the office, on a job site, or on the move, you can transfer data effortlessly—no need to be tied down to a specific location. With Metrel Cloud App you can browse and manipulate files online on Metrel Cloud Storage, locally on mobile device and also on Metrel Instruments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Metrel Cloud App at monthly against Niko detector tool's every 3 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.
Niko detector tool ships an update every 3 months, Metrel Cloud App monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Niko detector tool | Metrel Cloud App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niko n.v. | Metrel d.d. |
In-app purchases
Niko detector tool
No in-app purchases
Metrel Cloud App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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