Comparison

Lumini Control System vs FluvalConnect

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

Head to head
About

Lumini Control System

Control Lumini aquarium and grow lights with a clean interface and swift performance. Features include DMX intelligent control, adjustable light intensity from 0-100%, and multiple working modes like Bloom, VEG, and Sunrise/Sunset.

Highlights
  • 4 separate channels with timer and dimmer
  • DMX intelligent control
  • Adjustable light intensity (0-100%)
  • Multiple working modes (Bloom, VEG, Sunrise, Sunset)
  • Daisy chain technology for multiple lights
Features
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Lumini Control System is an app with swift performance and clean interface,it applys to both Lumini aquarium light and grow light. Features: 4 separate channels with timer and dimmer DMX intelligent control, steady signal. Light intensity can be set from 0-100% Bloom, VEG, UVB, full spectrum working modes/Sunrise,Sunset,Moonlight,Cloud, Thunderstorm working modes Daisy chain technology, hundreds of lights share same signal. About Lumini Lumini Technology Co.,Ltd specializes in aquarium and grow LED lighting ,we adapted the newest DMX and PWM technology. more information,pls contact us: http://www.luminiaqua.com http://www.luminiaqua.net http://www.luminigrow.com http://www.facebook.com/shenzhenluminicom http://www.facebook.com/luminigrow

About

FluvalConnect

Control and customize your aquatic environment with this app. It allows for independent color channel adjustments, programmable light cycles, and preset environments for a captivating aquarium experience. Compatible with various Fluval LED lighting systems.

Highlights
  • Manual, Auto, and Pro operating modes
  • Independent color channel control
  • Programmable 24-hour light cycle
  • Preset environments
  • Dynamic effects
  • Multiple device control
Features
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The intuitive FluvalConnect app unlocks a world of possibilities, allowing you to customize an immersive aquatic experience that captivates and inspires. For use with the following Fluval devices: - Aquasky 3.0 / 2.0 LED - Plant PRO LED - Plant 4.0 / 3.0 LED - Plant Nano 4.0 / 3.0 LED - Reef 4.0 LED - Reef Nano 4.0 LED - Marine 3.0 LED - Marine Nano 3.0 LED - Siena 2.0 Aquarium LED / Siena Aquarium LED - Roma 2.0 Aquarium LED / Roma Aquarium LED - Shaker 2.0 Aquarium LED / Shaker Aquarium LED - V&V Aquarium LED Key features: - Manual / Auto / Pro operating modes - Independent color channel control and customization - Programmable 24-hour light cycle - Preset environments - Dynamic effects (Aquasky 3.0 / 2.0 LED, all 4.0 generation LEDs, all 2.0 generation aquarium LEDs) - Multiple device control (Aquasky 3.0 LED) Mobile device requirements: - iOS 13.0 and above. - Bluetooth version BLE 4.0 and above (Optional Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz connectivity – Aquasky 3.0 LED)

Screenshots

Lumini Control System2 screens
FluvalConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FluvalConnect at 2.2 against Lumini Control System's 1.0. FluvalConnect also leads on review sentiment (18% vs 0%) and ratings volume (33 vs 3). Lumini Control System's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FluvalConnect holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FluvalConnect has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lumini Control System's written reviews are positive against 18% of FluvalConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumini Control System ships an update fortnightly, FluvalConnect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lumini Control System versus FluvalConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumini Control SystemFluvalConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)2.2 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews17.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings333 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumini Technology Co.,LtdRolf C Hagen Inc.

Customer experience

Lumini Control System

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FluvalConnect

All ratings22 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lumini Control System

No in-app purchases

None

FluvalConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumini Control System free?
Lumini Control System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FluvalConnect free?
FluvalConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lumini Control System or FluvalConnect?
FluvalConnect is rated higher. Lumini Control System averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FluvalConnect averages 2.2 from 33 ratings.
Do Lumini Control System or FluvalConnect have ads?
Neither Lumini Control System nor FluvalConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumini Control System or FluvalConnect?
Lumini Control System ships an update fortnightly, and FluvalConnect monthly. Most recently, Lumini Control System was updated on October 2, 2026 and FluvalConnect on October 16, 2026.

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