Comparison

KOSTAL PIKO CI vs IoT

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

Head to head
About

KOSTAL PIKO CI

This app allows for the commissioning and configuration of PIKO CI series inverters. It also provides the ability to view real-time performance data of connected devices and update firmware.

Highlights
  • Commission PIKO CI inverters
  • Configure system-specific functions
  • View current performance data
  • Update inverter firmware
  • Manage network and WLAN settings
  • Connect Solar Portal
Features
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The KOSTAL PIKO CI app is used to commission the inverters of the PIKO CI series and to configure all necessary, system-specific functions. In addition, you have the option of viewing the current performance data of a connected device. Please note: For configuration, the inverter must be supplied with voltage via the PV side. The DC must be switch on on this purpose! Open the KOSTAL PIKO CI app and connect to the integrated WLAN of this inverter series. To establish the connection (including the default passwords), follow the instructions in the enclosed quick start guide or the instructions from our download area https://www.kostal-solar-electric.com/de-de/download/download . You can then make all the necessary settings such as selecting the country policy, changing the network / RS485 / WLAN settings, Solar Portal connections, changing grid parameters, connecting ripple control receivers and parameterising the master / slave inverters. To prevent unauthorized access to the device, it is recommended to change the default WLAN password of the inverter during commissioning. You can also use the app to update to the latest firmware version.

About

IoT

Features
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Discover the world of the Internet of Things. With IoT-Map, you can explore publicly available IoT devices on an interactive world map. Discover weather stations, environmental sensors, and other connected systems. Features โ€ข Interactive world map with IoT devices โ€ข Fast search for devices and locations โ€ข Detailed information for every device โ€ข Save devices as favorites โ€ข Display your favorite directly on the home screen โ€ข Support for external device websites

Screenshots

KOSTAL PIKO CI3 screens
IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KOSTAL PIKO CI at Free against IoT's $0.99. KOSTAL PIKO CI also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

KOSTAL PIKO CI is free to download; IoT costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
KOSTAL PIKO CI versus IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKOSTAL PIKO CIIoT
PriceFree โ€” better$0.99
Positive reviews14.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKOSTAL Solar Electric GmbHAlexander Egger

In-app purchases

None

KOSTAL PIKO CI

No in-app purchases

None

IoT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KOSTAL PIKO CI free?
KOSTAL PIKO CI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IoT free?
IoT costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KOSTAL PIKO CI or IoT have ads?
Neither KOSTAL PIKO CI nor IoT shows ads.

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