FluvalSmart vs SOFAS
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
SOFAS
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A complete solution for all your office furniture purchases when it comes to upcycling, recycling, disposal or carbon offsetting. All your requirements are catered for in a complete service in one place. A service which is economical, simple to budget and account, clear and easy to follow, with minimum input from you. Accredited Dealers and Up-Cyclers, who have been trained to a specific ISO standard, are the only ones to provide this SOFAS upcycling service as the best and preferred option to carbon offsetting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SOFAS at every 3 weeks against FluvalSmart's every 2 months. FluvalSmart's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update every 2 months, SOFAS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FluvalSmart | SOFAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (503 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 503 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rolf C Hagen Inc. | ubiquitech |
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
SOFAS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FluvalSmart
No in-app purchases
SOFAS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FluvalSmart free?
Is SOFAS free?
Do FluvalSmart or SOFAS have ads?
Which is updated more often, FluvalSmart or SOFAS?
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