Grow Light Smart Controller vs SYNA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grow Light Smart Controller
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植物灯智能控制系统，可任意多通道调节灯光亮度，7*24小时定时，日出日落等效果，可自定义时间曲线，实时温度控制，风扇变频控制等功能。
SYNA
Control Maxspect WIFI series equipment wirelessly. Manage multiple devices, including Maxspect Jump Series Lights, through a cloud-based platform. Enjoy seamless integration and enhanced functionality for your aquarium setup.
- Wireless control for Maxspect WIFI series
- Manage multiple devices
- Supports Maxspect Jump Series Lights
- Cloud Platform Technology integration
- Remote equipment management
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This App is based on Clouds Platform Technology, designed to control Maxspect WIFI series equipments. It can provide wireless control to one or multiple Maxspect WIFI series equipments，including Maxspect Jump Series Lights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SYNA at every 10 days against Grow Light Smart Controller's every 3 months. Grow Light Smart Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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.
Grow Light Smart Controller ships an update every 3 months, SYNA every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grow Light Smart Controller | SYNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.4 (341 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 1.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 341 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 黎 向 | Maxspect |
Bugs and requests
Grow Light Smart Controller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SYNA
Reported bugs
15 issues- App fails to connect to devices on first attempt
- WiFi connection drops and requires hard reset
- App crashes when adjusting settings or flow percentages
- Form validation errors preventing access
- Devices disappear from account after updates
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- Scheduled settings reset or fail to save
- App closes when selecting device
- Buffer wheel spinning indefinitely
- SDK initialization errors after updates
- Device mode switches unexpectedly to default
- Time on device goes out of sync daily
- AP mode no longer works after iOS updates
- Blank screens and unresponsive UI
- Login credentials not remembered
- Connection timeout errors during login
Requested features
12 requests- AM/PM time format for scheduling
- Granular daily scheduling with time-based profiles
- Group control for multiple devices
- Preset profiles and modes matching device capabilities
- Temperature control for heaters
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- Advanced flow modes available on device
- 5G WiFi support
- Automatic app updates
- Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
- Offline mode with local control
- Integration with Apex controller systems
- Step-by-step setup instructions in app
In-app purchases
Grow Light Smart Controller
No in-app purchases
SYNA
No in-app purchases
