FluvalSmart vs Lumary
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
Lumary
Control your smart home devices and lighting remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple smart products in one app, automate routines based on conditions, and share access with family. Receive real-time notifications for peace of mind.
- Remote device control
- Smart lighting management
- Voice control integration
- Intelligent automation
- Device sharing
- Real-time notifications
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Lumary Remote control of smart home products, energy saving, allows you to control the smart home whenever and wherever. You can add a variety of smart life products at the same time and control them with one application. Support voice control by connecting to smart devices such as Alexa and Google Assistant. Intelligent linkage automatically runs smart devices according to the temperature, location, and time. One-click sharing device to your family and friends, leading to a simple and smart life for the whole family. Receive notifications everywhere and get real-time information about the smart home products in your home. Quickly connect to the network, enjoy the speedy experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lumary at 4.4 against FluvalSmart's 2.5. Lumary also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 503). FluvalSmart's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lumary holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumary has 3.5K ratings behind it against 503, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 27% and 27% positive.
FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, Lumary monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FluvalSmart | Lumary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (503 ratings) | 4.4 (3.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews — better | 26.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 503 | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 247 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rolf C Hagen Inc. | Shenzhen ling ke technology co., LTD |
Customer experience
FluvalSmart
Lumary
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
Lumary
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable lighting effects
- 🔥 Great outdoor lighting
- 💡 Helpful customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and sync issues
- 👎 Unintuitive and frustrating app
- 🤯 Inconsistent performance
- 💤 Unreliable timers and automation
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
Lumary
Reported bugs
3 issues- Lights randomly revert to default settings
- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Difficulty reconnecting devices after power outages
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save custom lighting scenes
- Group control for multiple lights
- Improved color accuracy and white balance
- Better integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
FluvalSmart
No in-app purchases
Lumary
No in-app purchases
