Niko detector tool vs Fresh Air Control
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.
Fresh Air Control
Control motorized windows remotely to regulate your indoor climate. Name individual windows or groups for easy management. Connect to and operate multiple window controllers from a single interface.
- Remote window control
- Indoor climate regulation
- Control multiple controllers
- Name individual windows
- Name window groups
- Overview and easy control
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The app Fresh Air Control enables you to control motorized windows remotely and regulate the indoor climate. This app offers the same functionality as the physical remote control supplied with the MotorController. But in addition, the app allows you to connect to and control several MotorControllers from the same user interface. For a fast overview and easy control, you will be able to name each window and window group individually. Depending on the type of MotorController, this app allows you to control up to two window groups per MotorController. Minimum supported hardware version: - WCC 103 A 0102 (Schuko plug) - WCC 106 A 0102 (Schuko plug) - WCC 103 A 0402 (UK plug) - WCC 106 A 0402 (UK plug) “02” is the version number
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Niko detector tool at every 3 months against Fresh Air Control's every 7 months. Fresh Air Control's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.2). 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, Fresh Air Control every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Niko detector tool | Fresh Air Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niko n.v. | Windowmaster International AS |
In-app purchases
Niko detector tool
No in-app purchases
Fresh Air Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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