KOSTAL PIKO CI vs IoT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Commission PIKO CI inverters
- Configure system-specific functions
- View current performance data
- Update inverter firmware
- Manage network and WLAN settings
- Connect Solar Portal
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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.
IoT
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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 โข Interactive world map with IoT devices โข Fast search for devices and locations โข Detailed information for every device โข Save devices as favorites โข Display your favorite directly on the home screen โข Support for external device websites
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | KOSTAL PIKO CI | IoT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KOSTAL Solar Electric GmbH | Alexander Egger |
In-app purchases
KOSTAL PIKO CI
No in-app purchases
IoT
No in-app purchases









