FluvalSmart vs Grid Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FluvalSmart
Control Fluval Bluetooth LED aquarium lights with your iOS device. Adjust colors, create custom lighting schedules, and simulate dynamic effects like cloud cover and storms. Compatible with various Fluval LED models.
- BLE 4.0 control
- Manual, Auto, Pro modes
- Independent color channel control
- Preset lighting configurations
- Dynamic lighting effects
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This app uses BLE 4.0 to control Fluval Bluetooth LEDs. Requires iOS 9.0 and above. Requires Bluetooth version BLE 4.0 and above. For use with the following devices: - Fluval Aquasky Bluetooth LED - Fluval Plant Spectrum Bluetooth LED - Fluval Plant Nano Bluetooth LED - Fluval Marine Spectrum Bluetooth LED - Fluval Marine Nano Bluetooth LED Features: - Manual / Auto / Pro mode - Independent color channel control and customization - Multiple preset lighting configurations - Dynamic effects (cloud cover, storm, etc.) - Aquasky only
Grid Connect
Control a variety of electronic devices and set up a custom home automation network. This app consolidates control for numerous products, eliminating the need for multiple applications.
- Home automation network setup
- Control a range of electronic devices
- Consolidated device management
- Cost-effective automation solution
- Eliminates need for multiple apps
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Grid Connect is a home automation app that works with a range of electronic devices. It empowers users to setup their own cost-effective home automation network without the need for installing multiple apps on their mobile device for a wide range of electronic products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grid Connect at 4.5 against FluvalSmart's 2.5. FluvalSmart's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (503 vs 68). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grid Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FluvalSmart has 503 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of FluvalSmart's written reviews are positive against 32% of Grid Connect's.
FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, Grid Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FluvalSmart | Grid Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (503 ratings) | 4.5 (68 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | 31.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 503 — better | 68 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 262 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rolf C Hagen Inc. | Arlec Australia Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
FluvalSmart
Grid Connect
User reviews
FluvalSmart
From 503 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great light
- 🌟 Customizable lighting
- 💡 Helpful app features
- 👍 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🤯 Confusing UI
- 🕰️ Difficult to set precise times
- 🔌 Unreliable Bluetooth connection
Grid Connect
From 68 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Secure home automation
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔋 Good battery life for cameras
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🐛 Pairing and setup problems
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
Bugs and requests
FluvalSmart
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during firmware updates
- Saved settings get reset unexpectedly
- Bluetooth connection issues after power cycles
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to turn lights off completely at night
- Allow more customization of sunrise/sunset colors
- Implement weekly scheduling options
- Improve app stability and responsiveness
Grid Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Devices randomly going offline
- App crashing on launch
- Inconsistent device status reporting
- Inability to control devices remotely
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with Apple HomeKit
- Add cloud storage option for camera footage
- Improve scheduling and automation features
- Provide better support and documentation
- Add ability to export energy usage data
In-app purchases
FluvalSmart
No in-app purchases
Grid Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FluvalSmart free?
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