Comparison

KOSTAL PIKO CI vs SmartTime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

SmartTime

Features
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SmartTime es una aplicación diseñada para el control de asistencia del personal de forma rápida y segura. Permite registrar el ingreso, salida al almuerzo, retorno del almuerzo y salida de la oficina mediante verificación biométrica por huella o reconocimiento facial, facilitando un control confiable de la jornada laboral.

Screenshots

KOSTAL PIKO CI3 screens
SmartTime3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KOSTAL PIKO CI at 8.0 against SmartTime's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
KOSTAL PIKO CI versus SmartTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKOSTAL PIKO CISmartTime
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKOSTAL Solar Electric GmbHRoberto Guerra

In-app purchases

None

KOSTAL PIKO CI

No in-app purchases

None

SmartTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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