Comparison

CTL vs Ximutek

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

Head to head
About

CTL

Features
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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。

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Ximutek

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1.Bluetooth/WiFi-Controlled Aquarium Light: The light supports adjustable colors including deep blue, blue, light blue, ice blue, purple, light purple, white, red, green, and more. 2.QR Code Functionality in App: The app can generate, scan, and recognize QR codes. These codes save lighting settings, enabling users to easily share configurations. 3.Time Synchronization: The app allows time calibration for the light to ensure accurate sunrise/sunset simulations and scheduled controls. 4.Grouping and Naming: Lights can be added to customizable groups via Bluetooth/WiFi. Groups and individual lights can be renamed. Users can control a single light or synchronize multiple lights within a group. 5.Color Adjustment and Quick Controls: Fine-tune colors via RGB sliders. Features a one-touch "All On/All Off" function for quick control. 6.Predefined Lighting Modes: Includes multiple preset lighting configurations (e.g., "Coral Boost," "Moonlight") for instant activation. 7.Scheduled On/Off Timers: Set daily timers to automate light activation and deactivation. 8.Customizable Sunrise/Sunset Simulation: Simulate natural sunlight transitions by defining time periods and corresponding colors. Users can create custom profiles or use preset options. 9.Key Highlights: Multi-Light Group Control: Flexibly group lights for synchronized operation, ideal for large-scale setups (e.g., aquaculture facilities). Sunrise/Sunset Automation: Streamlined light scheduling mimics natural daylight cycles for enhanced aquatic environments.

Screenshots

CTL2 screens
Ximutek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CTL at 10.0 against Ximutek's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CTL ships an update every 3 months, Ximutek every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CTL versus Ximutek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTLXimutek
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer精豪 薛培 苏

In-app purchases

None

CTL

No in-app purchases

None

Ximutek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CTL free?
CTL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ximutek free?
Ximutek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CTL or Ximutek have ads?
Neither CTL nor Ximutek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CTL or Ximutek?
CTL ships an update every 3 months, and Ximutek every 4 months. Most recently, CTL was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ximutek on October 10, 2026.

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