Comparison

iBKS Config Tool vs Kio Setup Manager

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

Head to head
About

iBKS Config Tool

Features
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READ BEFORE DOWNLOAD: This application only works with the iBKS models with firmware version V5.0 or higher. Through this app, older firmware versions MAY BE UPDATED to the latest one by using the integrated DFU. IBKS Config Tool is an App which will allow you to scan and set up the beacon models iBKS105, iBKS Plus, iBKS USB and iBKS Card with firmware v5.0 and above manufactured by Accent Systems SLU company. The available features on the app are: - Associate the app to a google account and beacon projects on Google Developers Console to manage the iBeacon, Eddystone UID and Eddystone EID registration. - Scan all the available beacon devices around and view the device type and the advertising packets in real-time for Eddystone protocol. - Connect to iBKS beacon devices in connectable mode, view and modify the following characteristics: iBeacon slots, Eddystone slots, device name, password, connectable modes and factory reset. - Add the deployment file to check the factory parameters set associated to a specific beacon by a QR Code. For further information, visit our website at https://accent-systems.com/support/

About

Kio Setup Manager

Configure and monitor Kontakt.io IoT devices like beacons and gateways. This app connects to the Kio Cloud platform, allowing you to manage device settings, apply updates, and view real-time data. It's designed for onsite installation and troubleshooting of your Bluetooth LE devices.

Highlights
  • Onsite installation and configuration
  • Monitor IoT devices (beacons, tags, gateways)
  • Connect to Kio Cloud platform
  • Apply firmware and configuration updates
  • View device settings and battery levels
  • Real-time telemetry data
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Features
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The Kio Setup Manager is for onsite installation, configuration, and monitoring of Kontakt.io IoT devices; including beacons, tags, and gateways. The app is integrated with the Kontakt.io Kio Cloud platform to provide a mobile-optimized connection to your Kio Cloud account devices. When you sign into the app using your Kio Cloud credentials, the app displays your devices and searches for Kontakt.io devices in Bluetooth range of your mobile device. From the app, you can: - Complete the in-app guided setup and installation of Kontakt.io Starter Kits, Portal Beams, Portal Lights, and Reference Beacons. - Search for and filter devices. - Synchronize devices to apply Kio Cloud pending configuration updates. - Apply available firmware updates. - View and update primary device settings. - View device battery levels and perform a battery reset after a battery replacement. - View real-time telemetry data. - Perform general troubleshooting and diagnostics. - Kio Cloud subscribers can manage multiple devices simultaneously using the Bulk Manage/Edit feature. NOTE: your mobile device requires an internet connection and Bluetooth must be enabled. Kontakt.io is the industry leader in indoor environmental, location and occupancy services using Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth® LE). Our mission is to deliver human-building interfaces that provide people with delightful, useful, and safe indoor experiences to help make building work for people.

Screenshots

iBKS Config Tool4 screens
Kio Setup Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kio Setup Manager at every 3 weeks against iBKS Config Tool's every 2 months. iBKS Config Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBKS Config Tool ships an update every 2 months, Kio Setup Manager every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iBKS Config Tool versus Kio Setup Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBKS Config ToolKio Setup Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB233 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccent Advanced Systems SLKontakt Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

iBKS Config Tool

No in-app purchases

None

Kio Setup Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBKS Config Tool free?
iBKS Config Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kio Setup Manager free?
Kio Setup Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iBKS Config Tool or Kio Setup Manager have ads?
Neither iBKS Config Tool nor Kio Setup Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBKS Config Tool or Kio Setup Manager?
iBKS Config Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Kio Setup Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, iBKS Config Tool was updated on September 18, 2026 and Kio Setup Manager on September 18, 2026.

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