GHL Connect vs Wheel Builder
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.
Wheel Builder
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Wheel Builder is a native bicycle wheel spoke length calculator for builders who want quick, local access to hub, rim, and lacing measurements. Calculate left and right spoke lengths from ERD, flange diameter, center-to-flange distance, spoke count, left/right cross pattern, rim offset, and spoke hole diameter. Save common hubs and rims as presets, store complete wheel builds, and import or export JSON backups when you want to move data between devices. Features: - Left and right spoke length calculation - Hub and rim preset library - Saved wheel builds with notes - Rounding options for order lengths - Rim offset and spoke hole diameter adjustments - Local JSON import and export - Offline-first native app experience - No account, ads, analytics, or tracking Always verify manufacturer hub and rim specifications before ordering spokes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GHL Connect at Free against Wheel Builder's $2.99. GHL Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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
GHL Connect is free to download; Wheel Builder costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GHL Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Wheel Builder every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | GHL Connect | Wheel Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GHL Advanced Technology GmbH & Co. KG | Brian Vess |
In-app purchases
GHL Connect
No in-app purchases
Wheel Builder
No in-app purchases









