Niko detector tool vs Save'n carry 2.0
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.
Save'n carry 2.0
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SAVE'N CARRY APP Erstelle mit Hilfe unserer Save'n carry App im Handumdrehen Schaltprogramme für deine Schaltuhren. Übertrage diese ganz einfach per WLAN/Bluetooth (pro5), Bluetooth (pro4) oder NFC (easy) auf deine Geräte. Unter Projekte kannst du für deine pro5-, pro4- und easy-Schaltuhren Schaltprogramme erstellen und diese ganz bequem per NFC bzw. Bluetooth auf deine Geräte übertragen. Dank der übersichtlichen Benutzeroberfläche kannst du deine Projekte optimal verwalten und diese bei Bedarf auch mit Kollegen oder Freunden teilen. Über den Remote-Bereich kannst du dich mit deinen pro4- und pro5-Geräten in deiner Nähe per Bluetooth verbinden, deine Geräte steuern sowie Schaltzeiten und Einstellungen anpassen. Im Bereich Cloud lassen sich pro5-Geräte per WLAN einbinden. Dadurch können die Schaltuhren von überall aus gesteuert, Schaltprogramme angepasst sowie Einstellungen vorgenommen werden. Außerdem ist es möglich, die Geräte mit weiteren Benutzern zu teilen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Save'n carry 2.0 at every 5 weeks against Niko detector tool's every 3 months. Save'n carry 2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (12 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, Save'n carry 2.0 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Niko detector tool | Save'n carry 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | 12 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niko n.v. | Hugo Mueller GmbH & Co KG |
In-app purchases
Niko detector tool
No in-app purchases
Save'n carry 2.0
No in-app purchases
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