Comparison

Luminus vs PETLUX

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

Head to head
About

Luminus

Control your LED light units with customizable parameters. Create realistic sunrise, sunset, and night moods, and even simulate storm ambiance for your aquarium. Adjust light intensity and set gradual on/off intervals.

Highlights
  • Independent control of LED light units
  • Sunrise and sunset effects
  • Gradual on/off intervals (10-90 minutes)
  • Adjustable light intensity (10-100%)
  • Storm ambiance simulation
  • Two independent channels (5A per channel)
Features
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The Luminus – Smart LED Controller allows controlling all the LED light units’ parameters independently and according with the user’s desires. It has two independent channels (max. 5A per channel) with four light intervals each, allowing creating the daylight with sunrise and sunset effect, turning the light units on and off gradually (between 10 and 90 minutes). It is also possible to create the night mood in the aquarium, by adjusting the light intensity (10 to 100%). With this App, the user has access to the extra function Storm which simulates a storm ambiance in the aquarium.

About

PETLUX

Features
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PETLUX----The Perfect Combination of Convenience and Hygiene Designed for modern pet owners, the smart litter box automatically detects when your cat has finished using it and quickly cleans up waste, keeping the litter fresh. Its enclosed design, paired with an activated carbon filtration system, effectively absorbs odors and purifies the air. With a mobile app, you can remotely monitor your cat’s bathroom habits and health data, and receive alerts when it's time to change the litter or empty the waste compartment. Effortlessly keep your home clean and your pet happy!

Screenshots

Luminus4 screens
PETLUX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PETLUX at every 5 days against Luminus's every 5 months. Luminus's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luminus ships an update every 5 months, PETLUX every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Luminus versus PETLUX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuminusPETLUX
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better12.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAquatlantisDongguan Hugua Child Health Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Luminus

No in-app purchases

None

PETLUX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luminus free?
Luminus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PETLUX free?
PETLUX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luminus or PETLUX have ads?
Neither Luminus nor PETLUX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luminus or PETLUX?
Luminus ships an update every 5 months, and PETLUX every 5 days. Most recently, Luminus was updated on September 23, 2026 and PETLUX on October 7, 2026.

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