Comparison

GHL Connect vs Mobius

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

Head to head
About

GHL Connect

Easily monitor and configure aquarium devices like ProfiLux computers, Mitras LX 7 lights, and dosing pumps from your smartphone or tablet. Access your devices locally without internet or remotely via the myGHL cloud service.

Highlights
  • Monitor device status
  • Configure settings
  • Remote internet access
  • Local direct connection
  • Start special actions
  • Cloud storage for settings
  • Sensor chart history
Features
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GHL Connect allows you to monitor and configure your ProfiLux computers, Mitras LX 7, Doser 2 or MaxiDoser with your smartphone or tablet in a very easy and comfortable manner. Connect directly with your GHL-device; it does not need external resources or an internet connection if used locally. You also have the opportunity to connect easily with myGHL in GHL Connect to access your GHL device via the Internet. GHL connect helps you to check current states, alarms and activities and allows you to edit most settings and to start special actions like manual dosing, water change, thunderstorms and much more. When you connect GHL Connect to a myGHL account, you also have the possibility to share your settings and the customizable dashboard across all GHL Connect platforms with CloudStorage and the possibility to view sensor charts over a long period of time.

About

Mobius

This app provides intelligent control for aquarium equipment, simplifying management of multiple tanks. Create custom scenes, schedules, and access quick status updates to maintain your aquatic environment with ease.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple tanks
  • Create custom scenes
  • Drag-and-drop scheduling
  • Lighting control with templates
  • Flow control for pumps
  • Dosing automation and tracking
Features
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Mobius® is an innovative control platform for your EcoTech Marine products. A core rethinking of how products connect and function make Mobius one of the simplest and smartest control apps you'll ever use. Manage multiple tanks and get quick status updates from dashboard widgets. Easily create Scenes that are accessible to run from the dashboard. Scenes make repetitive tasks as simple as tapping a button. Creating schedules is a snap with Mobius's drag and drop interface. DASHBOARD - Run and create custom scenes using your equipment to make repetitive tasks easy. - Configure and organize your widgets so you can stay current with what is happening in your tank. - Quick access to your devices. LIGHTING - The lighting control interface makes creating a schedule easier than ever. - Proven templates make sure your tank gets off to a great start! - Use our coral acclimation mode to welcome your new livestock. - Save & share your customized templates. FLOW - Use our easy schedule editing interface to customize your Vectra & VorTech schedule. - Utilize all of our great pump modes like ReefCrest, Lagoon and Tidal Swell. - Initiate Feed mode to reduce the aquarium flow for spot-feeding. - Easily calibrate your Vectra with our simple walkthrough. DOSING - Auto Mode: Tell us the additive you're dosing and how much, we'll take care of when based on proven best practices. - Manual Mode: You're in control. Specify dosage and duration or rate. - Continuous Mode: Set a dosing rate, and your Versa will dose as long as it has power. - Easy Calibration - Keep track of how much additive is left in the containers, so you don't run out. - Need a one-time dose? Use Instant Dose to dose your tank quickly.

Screenshots

GHL Connect4 screens
Mobius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GHL Connect at 4.0 against Mobius's 2.0. GHL Connect also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Mobius's advantage is ratings volume (328 vs 4) and review sentiment (27% vs 17%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GHL Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobius has 328 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of GHL Connect's written reviews are positive against 27% of Mobius's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GHL Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, Mobius every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GHL Connect versus Mobius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHL ConnectMobius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better2.0 (328 ratings)
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews27.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGHL Advanced Technology GmbH & Co. KGC2 Development, LLC

Customer experience

GHL Connect

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative74.3%

Mobius

All ratings328 ratings
Positive22.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative69.0%

Bugs and requests

GHL Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mobius

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Constant disconnections
  • Inability to add/connect devices
  • Lighting schedule not working as expected
  • Time/date resets randomly
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Remote access and control
  • Improved lighting schedule customization
  • Pump/device off option
  • Sync settings across devices
  • Better documentation and tutorials
Show 1 more
  • Wi-Fi connectivity

In-app purchases

None

GHL Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Mobius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GHL Connect free?
GHL Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobius free?
Mobius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GHL Connect or Mobius?
GHL Connect is rated higher. GHL Connect averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mobius averages 2.0 from 328 ratings.
Do GHL Connect or Mobius have ads?
Neither GHL Connect nor Mobius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GHL Connect or Mobius?
GHL Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mobius every 2 months. Most recently, GHL Connect was updated on September 10, 2026 and Mobius on September 21, 2026.

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