FluvalSmart vs FAViA
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
FAViA
Control and monitor your aquarium equipment remotely. Track water parameters with insightful graphs and use AI-powered tools for livestock compatibility and parameter troubleshooting. Create the ideal environment for your aquatic life.
- Remote equipment control
- Water parameter tracking
- Data visualization and graphing
- AI livestock compatibility checker
- AI parameter helper
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FAViA is not just an app... it’s the foundation for an advanced monitoring and control ecosystem. Seamlessly connect and control your aquarium equipment directly from your device. Adjust lighting, pumps, filtration, and more with precision, ensuring the perfect environment for your aquatic friends.* Effortlessly track and store water parameters over time. Our intuitive interface allows you to graph changes, providing insightful visuals for informed decision-making. Our OpenAI-powered livestock compatibility checker will ensure your tank mates get along. Stumped about your water parameters? We have an OpenAI-powered helper for that too. *Additional FAViA compatible products launching soon.
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Verdict
FluvalSmart and FAViA both sit at 2.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 27% of FluvalSmart's written reviews are positive against 0% of FAViA's. FluvalSmart also leads on ratings volume (540 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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.
FluvalSmart holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FluvalSmart has 540 ratings behind it against 3, 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 FAViA's.
FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, FAViA monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | FluvalSmart | FAViA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (540 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 540 — better | 3 |
| 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 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rolf C Hagen Inc. | Tropical Marine Centre Ltd |
Customer experience
FluvalSmart
FAViA
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
FAViA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FluvalSmart
No in-app purchases
FAViA
No in-app purchases
