Niko detector tool vs TerraConfig
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.
TerraConfig
This tool helps qualified electricians configure and maintain electric vehicle charging stations. It streamlines installation and maintenance tasks, offering features like self-sign-up, preconfiguration, and bulk charger setup.
- Configure and maintain EV charging solutions
- Streamline installation and commissioning
- Self-sign-up for new users
- Save and reuse configuration templates
- Bulk charger setup and commissioning
- Add custom OCPP servers
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TerraConfig is a practical and efficient tool for qualified electricians to configure and maintain the Terra AC charging solutions. The TerraConfig app allows qualified installers to simply and easily finish the commissioning of their clients’ charging solutions, conduct initial configuration and/or undertake certain maintenance tasks. Saving time and improving efficiency, TerraConfig helps to minimize the number of steps taken by the technician on the ground by guiding them clearly through the installation steps. The recent TerraConfig update further improves the app’s functionality with the addition of global support in over 25 languages and a dark mode as well as several key new features: • Self-sign up – New users can now get their account activated directly through the app, with no need to reach out their charger supplier. • Preconfiguration – Configuration template files can be saved, shared and reused to enable the set-up of multiple chargers in reduced time. • Bulk charger handover – Multiple chargers can be set-up and commissioned at once, greatly streamlining the process. • Custom OCPP server – A custom OCPP server can be added directly, allowing for immediate installation and configuration.
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Verdict
Niko detector tool and TerraConfig 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
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, TerraConfig every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Niko detector tool | TerraConfig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niko n.v. | ABB Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Niko detector tool
No in-app purchases
TerraConfig
No in-app purchases









