Comparison

FluvalSmart vs Remedies Citizen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • BLE 4.0 control
  • Manual, Auto, Pro modes
  • Independent color channel control
  • Preset lighting configurations
  • Dynamic lighting effects
Features
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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

About

Remedies Citizen

Features
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The Remedies Citizen App is a user-friendly tool that empowers everyday people to take meaningful action against marine litter. Designed specifically for citizens and volunteers, the app makes it easy to: Report litter found along coastlines, rivers, and lakes Use simplified, grouped litter categories for fast and accurate logging Take part in local clean-up activities and contribute data to international research efforts Support EU-wide environmental monitoring by generating high-quality, standardized data Whether you're exploring the beach or organizing a community clean-up, the Remedies Citizen App lets you be part of a larger movement to protect our oceans and shorelines.

Screenshots

FluvalSmart4 screens
Remedies Citizen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remedies Citizen at every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, Remedies Citizen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FluvalSmart versus Remedies Citizen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluvalSmartRemedies Citizen
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (540 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings540 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRolf C Hagen Inc.Infordata

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

Remedies Citizen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FluvalSmart

No in-app purchases

None

Remedies Citizen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FluvalSmart free?
FluvalSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remedies Citizen free?
Remedies Citizen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FluvalSmart or Remedies Citizen have ads?
Neither FluvalSmart nor Remedies Citizen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FluvalSmart or Remedies Citizen?
FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, and Remedies Citizen every 2 weeks. Most recently, FluvalSmart was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remedies Citizen on October 28, 2026.

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