Comparison

GHL Connect vs Xepta autoBalance and aBex

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

Xepta autoBalance and aBex

This app allows users to control and monitor their Xepta autoBalance equipment for aquarium water management. It automates alkalinity measurements and doses ionic salts to maintain a balanced aquarium environment for coral growth.

Highlights
  • Automated alkalinity measurements
  • Ionic salt dosing for aquariums
  • Control via iOS app
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Up to 24 daily measurements
  • Manual and automated dosing calculations
  • Alarm settings
Features
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Xepta autoBalance and aBex is the App to control the Xepta autoBalance equipment that uses automated measurements of alkalinity (KH) to stabilize and balance the ionic salts of your aquarium. The Xepta autoBalance system doses the ionic salts consumed by coral growth and provides the supplementation of Ca, Mg, and kH without disturbing the ionic balance of the aquarium water. - Controllable through iOS app. - Wifi connectivity - From 1 to 24 daily measurements. - 3 dosing pump heads - Automated dosing calculations for Xepta Reef Balance Balling System - Manual dosing calculations for any balling system - Manual Alarm Settings and automatic safety settings V 1.6 Connection with several autoBalance devices KH manual correction factor Aquarium coral load factor Probe status after calibration Last calibration date saving Ready for aBex Reset and erase tools, settings and/or analyses Remot analysis reading (Firmware version: 1.7 or higher) Most of the improvements requires firmware version 1.6 or higher

Screenshots

GHL Connect4 screens
Xepta autoBalance and aBex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GHL Connect at every 3 weeks against Xepta autoBalance and aBex's every 2 months. GHL Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Xepta autoBalance and aBex's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 17%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for GHL Connect against 4.0 for Xepta autoBalance and aBex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of GHL Connect's written reviews are positive against 30% of Xepta autoBalance and aBex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GHL Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Xepta autoBalance and aBex every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GHL Connect versus Xepta autoBalance and aBex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHL ConnectXepta autoBalance and aBex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews30.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGHL Advanced Technology GmbH & Co. KGAitor Landa

Customer experience

GHL Connect

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

Xepta autoBalance and aBex

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative55.0%

In-app purchases

None

GHL Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Xepta autoBalance and aBex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GHL Connect free?
GHL Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xepta autoBalance and aBex free?
Xepta autoBalance and aBex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GHL Connect or Xepta autoBalance and aBex?
GHL Connect and Xepta autoBalance and aBex are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do GHL Connect or Xepta autoBalance and aBex have ads?
Neither GHL Connect nor Xepta autoBalance and aBex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GHL Connect or Xepta autoBalance and aBex?
GHL Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xepta autoBalance and aBex every 2 months. Most recently, GHL Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and Xepta autoBalance and aBex on November 3, 2026.

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