FluvalSmart vs Go
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
Go
Manage your Go-tcha Evolve device by updating its firmware and customizing its settings. Monitor battery levels and track your in-game steps to optimize your experience.
- Firmware updates
- Settings customization
- Auto capture features
- Battery level check
- Step tracking
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Keep your Go-tcha Evolve up to date with the latest firmware and enhancements. Quickly and easily change settings to make the best use of the auto capture features. Check battery level before leaving on your expedition, you don't want to run out of power while playing! View the steps you have walked while searching for items.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FluvalSmart at 2.5 against Go's 2.3. FluvalSmart also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
FluvalSmart holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 503 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of FluvalSmart's written reviews are positive against 19% of Go's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FluvalSmart | Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (503 ratings) — better | 2.3 (196 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews — better | 19.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 503 — better | 196 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rolf C Hagen Inc. | Datel Electronics Ltd |
Customer experience
FluvalSmart
Go
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
Go
From 196 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient auto-catching
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Able to play while busy
- 👍 Works well when connected
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Firmware issues
- 🐛 Buggy app
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
Go
Reported bugs
4 issues- Settings randomly change
- Unable to update firmware
- Fails to connect to Pokemon Go
- Drains phone battery quickly
Requested features
3 requests- Allow use of Great/Ultra Balls
- Add pedometer and watch face options
- Improve firmware update process
In-app purchases
FluvalSmart
No in-app purchases
Go
No in-app purchases
