Comparison

in.touch 2 edition vs EHEIM Digital Connect

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

Head to head
About

in.touch 2 edition

Control and program your spa remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Receive push notifications about your spa's status, even when away from home. Manage water care, temperature, filtration, and accessories with ease.

Highlights
  • Wireless spa remote control
  • Remote programming of functions
  • Push notifications for spa status
  • Control water care settings
  • Adjust water temperature
  • Manage filtration cycles
  • Control accessories
Features
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in.touch 2 eliminates all the complexities of connecting your spa on the Internet and transforms your smartphone or tablet, into your ultimate wireless remote control. in.touch 2 streamlined application makes it very easy to control and program functions and features of your spa from your smartphone or your tablet, even when you’re away from home. Push notifications will always keep you informed on the status of your spa, even when your app is not open. Even when you’re away from home, you can get a full control of your water-care settings, filtration cycles, water temperature, economy modes, accessories and a lot more. Requirements: To use this app, you need the in.touch 2 transmitters from Gecko Alliance. There is no compatibility with the in.touch first generation.

About

EHEIM Digital Connect

This app allows you to connect, set up, and manage various EHEIM digital aquarium devices from your smartphone or tablet. Customize settings for optimal results and ensure your devices are always up-to-date for a thriving aquatic environment.

Highlights
  • Connect and manage digital aquarium devices
  • Customize device settings
  • Update device firmware
  • Control filters, lighting, heaters, and more
  • Monitor aquarium components
Features
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EHEIM Digital Connect App – Your Aquarium Smartly Connected Simplicity and Control at Your Fingertips The EHEIM Digital Connect App revolutionizes the way you manage your aquarium. With intuitive operation and a simple touch of a button, you can connect, set up, and manage your EHEIM Digital devices at a new level. Effortlessly update your devices to always benefit from the latest features. To ensure smooth communication and updates of the devices, it is strongly advised to ALWAYS set the latest device from the EHEIM digital family as the master. Customization for Optimal Results Tailor the settings of your EHEIM Digital devices to meet your personal needs. Whether it's external filters, LED lighting, aquarium heaters, pH control, feeders, climate control, or UV clarifiers – control and monitor all components conveniently from your smartphone or tablet. Intuitive Management for a Perfect Aquarium Experience an intuitive and efficient way to manage your aquarium. Keep track of your devices and improve the living conditions for your aquatic inhabitants. Compatibility and Future-Proofing The EHEIM Digital Connect App supports all current and future EHEIM Digital devices, ensuring that your investment is protected for the future. Supported Devices: - EHEIM Digital External Filters: EHEIM professionel 5e, EHEIM classicVARIO+e - EHEIM Digital Lighting Control: EHEIM RGBcontrol+e, EHEIM classicLEDcontrol+e, EHEIM LEDcontrol+e / EHEIM LEDcontrol+ - EHEIM LED Lighting: EHEIM classicLED daylight, EHEIM classicLED plants, EHEIM powerLED+ fresh plants, EHEIM powerLED+ fresh daylight, EHEIM powerLED+ marine actinic, EHEIM powerLED+ marine hybrid, EHEIM powerRGB, EHEIM incpiria furniture lighting - EHEIM Digital Aquarium Heaters: EHEIM thermocontrol+e - EHEIM Digital Climate Control: EHEIM climacontrol+ - EHEIM Digital pH Control: EHEIM pHcontrol+e - EHEIM Digital Feeder: EHEIM autofeeder+ - EHEIM Digital UV Clarifier: EHEIM reeflexUV+e Download the EHEIM Digital Connect App and discover how easy and efficient managing your aquarium can be.

Screenshots

in.touch 2 edition3 screens
EHEIM Digital Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: in.touch 2 edition at 115 against EHEIM Digital Connect's 12. EHEIM Digital Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.7 for in.touch 2 edition against 1.7 for EHEIM Digital Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: in.touch 2 edition has 115 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of in.touch 2 edition's written reviews are positive against 15% of EHEIM Digital Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

in.touch 2 edition ships an update every 3 months, EHEIM Digital Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
in.touch 2 edition versus EHEIM Digital Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterin.touch 2 editionEHEIM Digital Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (115 ratings)1.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews12.3% of reviews15.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGecko AllianceEheim GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

in.touch 2 edition

All ratings115 ratings
Positive11.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative80.9%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive12.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative79.8%

EHEIM Digital Connect

All ratings12 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive15.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

in.touch 2 edition

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Temperature slider not working
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Inability to edit schedules and settings
  • Inconsistent connectivity even on same network

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved temperature control and scheduling
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Notifications for maintenance reminders
  • Detailed usage and energy consumption tracking

EHEIM Digital Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

in.touch 2 edition

No in-app purchases

None

EHEIM Digital Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is in.touch 2 edition free?
in.touch 2 edition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EHEIM Digital Connect free?
EHEIM Digital Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, in.touch 2 edition or EHEIM Digital Connect?
in.touch 2 edition and EHEIM Digital Connect are both rated 1.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 115 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do in.touch 2 edition or EHEIM Digital Connect have ads?
Neither in.touch 2 edition nor EHEIM Digital Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, in.touch 2 edition or EHEIM Digital Connect?
in.touch 2 edition ships an update every 3 months, and EHEIM Digital Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, in.touch 2 edition was updated on September 23, 2026 and EHEIM Digital Connect on September 10, 2026.

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