FluvalSmart vs Smart Aqua
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
Smart Aqua
Control your aquarium products with this app. Features include product connectivity, customizable sunrise and sunset lighting, and personalized lighting programs to enhance your aquatic environment.
- Product connectivity
- Sunrise and sunset control
- Customized lighting programs
- Aquarium product management
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The app is designed to complement our company's aquarium products and is used for product control. Its main features include: - Product Connectivity - Sunrise and Sunset Control - Customized Lighting Programs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FluvalSmart at 2.5 against Smart Aqua's 1.0. FluvalSmart also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (503 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.
FluvalSmart holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FluvalSmart has 503 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Smart Aqua's.
FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, Smart Aqua monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FluvalSmart | Smart Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (503 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 503 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rolf C Hagen Inc. | Shenzhen Kinwayn Tech Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
FluvalSmart
Smart Aqua
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
Smart Aqua
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FluvalSmart
No in-app purchases
Smart Aqua
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FluvalSmart free?
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