iLONDA vs SYNA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iLONDA
Manage your smart home devices, aquariums, and pets with an advanced intelligent hardware platform. Enjoy a connected smart life globally with cloud technology, voice control, and personalized settings. Share your smart home experience with family and friends.
- Global internet connection
- Intelligent cloud technology
- Voice control integration
- Personalized smart scenes
- Equipment sharing
- Smart device reminders
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As the top intelligent hardware brand,iLONDA provides your home life,aquarium and pets with the advanced and convenient intelligent hardware management platform,which allows you to easily build up a smart life,and enjoy more pleasure it brings you to enter into the 2.0 era of your smart life. 丨With Global Internet connection, Control through the intelligent cloud technology. .Through the interaction between mobile phones and our smart hardware, the connectivity of intelligent hardwares is realized, and our iLONDA intelligent cloud network has covered over 200 countries or regions around the world. 丨Strong security and Stronger response . With millisecond-level response speed, . Adopting multiple network communication protocols such as mqtt, http, tcp and udp . Five-fold security design such as HTTPS, AES, one-machine dual-code, and dynamic password, . Providing active and passive security services 丨Voice Control, Multilingualization . Supports many kinds of voice intelligent control devices such as Amazon Echo, Google Home, IFTTT, Google Nest, Tmall Genius, and the APP interface has been within more than 16 language versions 丨Personalized customization, Following your inclinations. . According to your personal use habits, the settings only belong to your personalized intelligence scene to open your new era of personalized intelligence. 丨Sharing your equipments with your families and friends . Supports one-click sharing for your families and friends, sharing the iLONDA's smart life together. 丨Reassuring Housekeeper, Smart Reminder . Real-time knowing well of all types of smart devices in your home, 24-hour taking care of your fish tanks and pets 丨More Functions, Waiting for your sharing . More Functions, Newer versions, the Professional Smart Devices Provider - iLONDA accompany you to discover the future!
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 rating: iLONDA at 4.7 against SYNA's 3.4. iLONDA also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 3%). SYNA's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iLONDA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 344 and 370 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of iLONDA's written reviews are positive against 3% of SYNA's.
iLONDA ships an update every 5 months, SYNA every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iLONDA | SYNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (344 ratings) — better | 3.4 (370 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews — better | 3.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 344 | 370 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 242 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | iLONDA Technology Co., Ltd. | Maxspect |
Customer experience
iLONDA
SYNA
User reviews
iLONDA
From 344 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well for feeding fish
- 👍 Reliable for extended periods
- 👍 Easy setup and configuration
- 👍 Feeds fish while away
- 👍 Records feedings
Room to improve
- ❌ Connection issues
- ❌ Poor build quality
- ❌ Unresponsive app
- ❌ App doesn't open
- ❌ Difficult to use
SYNA
From 370 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Hardware quality is solid and reliable
- ⚙️ Manual controller works adequately
- 🎯 Remote control capability when functioning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent WiFi connection failures
- 🐛 App crashes frequently and unexpectedly
- ❌ Unreliable device pairing and reconnection
- 🔌 Connection drops constantly even when nearby
- 😕 Confusing and non-intuitive user interface
Bugs and requests
iLONDA
Reported bugs
12 issues- Failed pairing each time
- Internal clicking sounds with tight fit
- Cannot configure on the app to connect
- Location permission missing in app
- App doesn't load or open fully
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- App works sometimes, blips off other times
- Software error when enabling execution notification
- Does not work on Apple Watch
- Does not work when disconnected from power
- Does not notify when feeding
- Machine unresponsive
- Cannot get it to work, always shuts off
Requested features
5 requests- Apple HomeKit support
- Alexa skill implementation in Italy
- Notifications for feeding times
- Notifications for successful feeding
- Integration with Yandex Alice
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
iLONDA
No in-app purchases
SYNA
No in-app purchases
