Comparison

Niko detector tool vs Exaktor Koolmesh

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

Exaktor Koolmesh

Features
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Använd Bluetooth mesh-nätverk. 1. Du kan styra ljusstyrkan 2. Du kan ställa in rörelsesensor och dagsljussensor 3. Du kan ställa in en mängd olika scener och scheman 4. Du kan ställa in BLE-panelen eller tryckknappen för manuell kontroll

Screenshots

Niko detector tool4 screens
Exaktor Koolmesh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Exaktor Koolmesh at 12.0 against Niko detector tool's 14.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

Niko detector tool ships an update every 3 months, Exaktor Koolmesh every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Niko detector tool versus Exaktor Koolmesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiko detector toolExaktor Koolmesh
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiko n.v.Proton Lighting AB

In-app purchases

None

Niko detector tool

No in-app purchases

None

Exaktor Koolmesh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Niko detector tool free?
Niko detector tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exaktor Koolmesh free?
Exaktor Koolmesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Niko detector tool or Exaktor Koolmesh have ads?
Neither Niko detector tool nor Exaktor Koolmesh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Niko detector tool or Exaktor Koolmesh?
Niko detector tool ships an update every 3 months, and Exaktor Koolmesh every 2 months. Most recently, Niko detector tool was updated on October 3, 2026 and Exaktor Koolmesh on October 5, 2026.

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