Comparison

KNX Inspector vs Island Pulse

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

Head to head
About

KNX Inspector

This professional tool analyzes and diagnoses KNX/IP installations. It connects to gateways, monitors real-time telegrams, checks group addresses, and compares live data with imported projects for troubleshooting and documentation.

Highlights
  • Real-time KNX/IP telegram monitoring
  • Group address checking and analysis
  • Physical device address scanning
  • Live data comparison with ETS projects
  • Bus alarm for targeted monitoring
  • KNX data type testing
  • Export for documentation
Features
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KNX Inspector is a professional analysis and diagnostics app for KNX/IP installations on iPhone and iPad. The app connects to KNX/IP gateways and interfaces, monitors telegrams in real time, checks group addresses, analyzes physical device addresses, and compares live data with imported ETS projects. The app was developed for commissioning, service, troubleshooting, and technical analysis. It is ideal for system integrators, service technicians, and anyone who needs to understand, test, and document KNX systems during live operation. Key Features: * Connection to KNX/IP gateways and interfaces * Network search via KNX multicast and local gateway discovery * Live monitoring of KNX telegrams * Filters for direction, telegram type, search text, and group address * Raw data and plain-text display with DPT reference * Bus alarm for targeted monitoring of group or device addresses * DPT test for reading and writing group addresses * Line scan for physical KNX device addresses * Telegram scan for active group communication * Complete analysis combining device discovery and telegram monitoring * ETS / .knxproj import for the Compare ETS feature * Project structure with functions, buildings, rooms, and topology * Export functions for documentation and sharing * Local session and history management Supported devices include KNXnet/IP-compatible devices, interfaces, and routers accessible via the standard UDP port 3671. This includes, for example, KNX/IP gateways and interfaces from manufacturers such as MDT, Gira, Jung, Hager, Weinzierl, ABB, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Theben, and Busch-Jaeger. With the Live Monitor, you can observe KNX telegrams in real time. The app displays the source, destination, group address, payload, telegram type, and, wherever possible, decoded values. Filters help you track specific communication patterns, group addresses, or responses. The Bus Map combines devices, group activity, and communication patterns into a structured analysis. This allows you to quickly identify which participants are active, which group addresses are being used, and which transmitters generate the most traffic. With Compare ETS, you can cross-reference live data with an imported ETS project. This reveals which devices were detected live, which project devices are missing, which groups are active, and where discrepancies exist between the live bus and the project data. The DPT Test is ideal for targeted functional testing. Group addresses can be read or written, and supported DPTs are decoded and displayed as clearly as possible. This allows you to directly test switching, dimming, temperature values, scenes, and many other typical KNX functions. A complete list of supported decoded KNX data types, as well as technical notes, is available online via the support URL. KNX Inspector works locally on your device and is optimized for practical on-site work. The app is particularly suitable for: * Commissioning KNX systems * Service and maintenance work * Troubleshooting telegram and group address issues * Comparing live installations with the ETS project * Documenting technical observations * Remote monitoring of the KNX bus via VPN For technical inquiries or general support, please use the support URL. A user manual and technical notes are also available online. Note: KNX is a registered trademark of the KNX Association. This application was developed independently and is not an official product of the KNX Association.

About

Island Pulse

This app provides Fortnite creators with detailed analytics on their public island performance. Track key metrics like peak concurrent players, unique players, and retention rates. Receive push notifications for important performance changes and view data locally without an account.

Highlights
  • Peak concurrent player tracking
  • On-device trend analysis
  • Push notification alerts
  • Unique player and retention metrics
  • Per-island and combined performance charts
  • Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch support
  • Local-first history, no account needed
Features
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Island Pulse gives Fortnite creators a clear, focused view of how their public islands are performing. Track the metrics that matter: • Exact peak concurrent players (CCU) across every followed island • On device analysis for trends of followed islands • Push Notifications alerts you to what you need to know • Unique players, plays, minutes played, favorites, and session performance • D1 and D7 retention with interactive history • Per-island and combined performance charts across useful time ranges Stay informed: • Create alerts for meaningful performance changes • Open notifications directly into the relevant alert • See freshness and last-available readings without treating missing data as zero • Review a concise Creator Briefing with changes, unread alerts, and locally tracked highs Built for everyday creator work: • Follow and compare multiple island codes • Copy island codes in one tap • Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch support • Local-first history with no account required Island Pulse uses publicly available island performance data and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Epic Games.

Screenshots

KNX Inspector4 screens
Island Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Island Pulse at none against KNX Inspector's 1. Island Pulse also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. KNX Inspector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Island Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KNX Inspector versus Island Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKNX InspectorIsland Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurenz Music GbRJohn Lohe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KNX Inspector

One-time1
  • KNX Inspector Pro$24.99
None

Island Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KNX Inspector free?
KNX Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Island Pulse free?
Island Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KNX Inspector or Island Pulse have ads?
Neither KNX Inspector nor Island Pulse shows ads.

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