FluvalSmart vs Thingamajig
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
Thingamajig
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Keep the things you regularly need close at hand. Thingamajig gives codes, tickets, Wi-Fi details, screenshots and short notes a simple home. Save them from Photos, scan with the camera or paste them from the clipboard, then find what you need quickly. READY WHEN YOU ARE • Save QR codes, supported barcodes, images and short text • Recognise text and codes on your iPhone • Review everything before it is saved • Favourite Things for quick access on Apple Watch • Open your Library from Home Screen widgets, Spotlight and Siri PRIVATE BY DESIGN Recognition happens on your device. Thingamajig has no separate account, works offline and keeps your Library available on your iPhone. Your Things sync through your private iCloud account when iCloud is available. You can protect selected Things with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode. Start with up to three Things for free. Thingamajig Pro is a one-time purchase that lets you create as many Things as you like. Your existing Library always remains available to view, edit or delete.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FluvalSmart at none against Thingamajig's 1. FluvalSmart also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Thingamajig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FluvalSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.
FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, Thingamajig every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FluvalSmart | Thingamajig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (540 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 540 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rolf C Hagen Inc. | Barry King |
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
Thingamajig
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FluvalSmart
No in-app purchases
Thingamajig
- Thingamajig Pro$4.99
Questions
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