Comparison

Smart time control vs My Chihiros

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

Head to head
About

Smart time control

This utility app facilitates point-to-point connections with supported equipment, offering both direct links and routing modes via a router. It allows for time synchronization and downloading various modes to devices.

Highlights
  • Point-to-point equipment links
  • Routing mode support
  • Time synchronization
  • Downloadable device modes
  • Supports iPhone and iPod
Features
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1, software support and equipment point-to-point links, also support routing mode, which is joined with a router 2, can set time synchronization, can download mode to equipment, and empty device mode and so on. you can get more information by visiting: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTQ0NDgzNTQ2MA==.html

About

My Chihiros

Control your smart aquarium devices from a single, intuitive interface. Easily set sunrise and sunset effects, customize lighting timers for each color, and save your favorite presets. This app will continue to expand its support for new smart aquarium devices.

Highlights
  • Sunrise/sunset effects
  • Customizable light timers
  • Save preset lighting configurations
  • Support for multiple Chihiros devices
  • Future device updates
Features
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My Chihiros APP provides a user friendly single interface for all of Chihiros Aquatic Studio’s smart aquarium devices. Features include quick set sunrise and sunset effects; setup a timer with a touch of your finger for each of your light’s colors; Share and save your customized preset. My Chihiros will be updated to include additional smart aquarium devices as they become available. Supports the following devices from Chihiros Commander 1 controller Chihiros Commander 4 controller Chihiros WRGB Chihiros WRGB 2 Chihiros RGB A PLUS Chihiros X300 Chihiros X400 Chihiros RGB VIVID Chihiros RGB VIVID 2 Chihiros Doctor bluetooth Chihiros Doctor mate Chihiros A series II Chihiros WiFi Hub Chihiros WRGB SLIM Chihiros RGB VIVID MINI Chihiros Dosing Pump Chihiros Cooling fan Chihiros Magnetic light Chihiros Tiny Terrarium egg Chihiros B seires Chihiros Universal WRGB Chihiros Magnetic light 2 Chihiros VIVID2 MATE Chihiros Dosing Pump Pro Chihiros Universal RGB NANO Chihiros W Series Chihiros Smart Power Strip Chihiros WiFi Hub Pro

Screenshots

Smart time control2 screens
My Chihiros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart time control at 60% against My Chihiros's 17%. Smart time control also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart time control versus My Chihiros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart time controlMy Chihiros
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.4 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—65 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenZhen LeyNew technology Co.,LtdShanghai Ogino Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Smart time control

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

My Chihiros

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative73.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart time control

No in-app purchases

None

My Chihiros

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart time control free?
Smart time control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Chihiros free?
My Chihiros is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart time control or My Chihiros have ads?
Neither Smart time control nor My Chihiros shows ads.

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