CTL vs Neo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CTL
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用来控制希帝莱照明科技所产的水族灯，对水族灯进行亮度控制，可以进行：1.日程设置；2.闪电设置；3.即时模式设置。 ——为水族灯而生。
Neo
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Users can easily manage their Neo-Helios smart aquarium appliances remotely through Neo-Helios application.The app offers individual or group control options, enabling users to conveniently switch on/off, colors adjustment, timer setting, situational activation, data sharing, and so on. By Neo-Helios, users can seamlessly connect and control their smart aquarium appliances from anywhere, anytime, having the convenient and enjoyable aquatic life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Neo at every 2 weeks against CTL's every 3 months. CTL's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CTL ships an update every 3 months, Neo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CTL | Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 精豪 薛 | FAST AQUARIUM & PET CO.,LTD |
In-app purchases
CTL
No in-app purchases
Neo
No in-app purchases
