# FluvalSmart vs Flash Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Flash Studio at 4.8 against FluvalSmart's 2.5. Flash Studio also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 27%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). FluvalSmart's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Flash Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Studio has 3.4K ratings behind it against 503, 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 56% of Flash Studio's.

FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, Flash Studio weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FluvalSmart | Flash Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluvalsmart/id1179249357/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 503 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **55.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 12 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rolf C Hagen Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321403702) | [浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/999198567) |

## What reviewers say

### FluvalSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluvalsmart/id1179249357)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great light
- 🌟 Customizable lighting
- 💡 Helpful app features
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🤯 Confusing UI
- 🕰️ Difficult to set precise times
- 🔌 Unreliable Bluetooth connection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during firmware updates
- Saved settings get reset unexpectedly
- Bluetooth connection issues after power cycles

**Requested features**

- 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


### Flash Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254)

Manage your 3D printers remotely from your smartphone. Monitor print status, view live video feeds of your printer's operations, and control multiple printers simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Remote printer monitoring, Real-time video feed, Manage grouped printers, On-the-go management, Smartphone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FluvalSmart free?

FluvalSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flash Studio free?

Flash Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FluvalSmart or Flash Studio?

Flash Studio is rated higher. FluvalSmart averages 2.5 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Flash Studio averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do FluvalSmart or Flash Studio have ads?

Flash Studio shows ads; FluvalSmart does not.

### Which is updated more often, FluvalSmart or Flash Studio?

FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, and Flash Studio weekly. Most recently, FluvalSmart was updated on September 23, 2026 and Flash Studio on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*