GHL Connect vs Actuator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Monitor device status
- Configure settings
- Remote internet access
- Local direct connection
- Start special actions
- Cloud storage for settings
- Sensor chart history
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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.
Actuator
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Actuator执行器调试助手与科远智能型电动执行机构配套使用，是其辅助助手。本APP基于蓝牙通讯实现对科远智能型电动执行机构设备相关参数进行手机端查看、配置，方便用户对设备的操作。同时集成实现了科远智能型电动执行机构产品的在线选型及产品文档下载查看。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GHL Connect at every 3 weeks against Actuator's every 5 months. 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.
GHL Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Actuator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GHL Connect | Actuator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GHL Advanced Technology GmbH & Co. KG | 南京科远智慧科技集团股份有限公司 |
In-app purchases
GHL Connect
No in-app purchases
Actuator
No in-app purchases
