Comparison

GHL Connect vs MyGroupMate

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

MyGroupMate

Features
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Willkommen bei GroupMate GroupMate hilft dir, bei Veranstaltungen einen Überblick über die Teilnehmer aus deiner Organisation zu behalten. Füge bei Veranstaltungen Teilnehmer ganz einfach durch Scannen ihres persönlichen QR-Codes or NFC-Tags hinzu. Innerhalb der App können einfach neue Veranstaltungen und Mitglieder in deiner Organisation angelegt und bearbeitet werden.

Screenshots

GHL Connect4 screens
MyGroupMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GHL Connect at every 3 weeks against MyGroupMate's every 3 months. GHL Connect also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

GHL Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, MyGroupMate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GHL Connect versus MyGroupMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHL ConnectMyGroupMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGHL Advanced Technology GmbH & Co. KGChristian Wilhelm

In-app purchases

None

GHL Connect

No in-app purchases

None

MyGroupMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GHL Connect free?
GHL Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyGroupMate free?
MyGroupMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GHL Connect or MyGroupMate have ads?
Neither GHL Connect nor MyGroupMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GHL Connect or MyGroupMate?
GHL Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyGroupMate every 3 months. Most recently, GHL Connect was updated on October 16, 2026 and MyGroupMate on October 8, 2026.

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