Comparison

Kessil WiFi vs Dalua Ecosystem

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kessil WiFi

Control Kessil X-Series aquarium lights remotely. Customize color, intensity, and create dynamic light schedules to simulate natural cycles and enhance aquatic life. Group lights for complex programming and enjoy features like lunar cycles and coral acclimation.

Highlights
  • Remote light control
  • Color and intensity customization
  • Custom light schedules
  • Lunar Cycle Mode
  • Coral Acclimation Mode
  • Light grouping for programming
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
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Control the Kessil X-Series lights with the intuitive Kessil WiFi app. Customize color and intensity on demand, access to the additional color channels to highlight your corals, plants, and fishes. Arrange lights into different groups for endless programming possibility. Program your own unique light schedule to simulate the natural course of the sun and the moon. The Kessil WiFi app helps you create your own personal ocean. ► Features * Easy to navigate, easy to learn * Easily connect with compatible Kessil WiFi Dongle and lights within minutes * Full color control & custom color saving * Flexible grouping for endless programming possibilities * Create custom light schedules with Program Mode and preview them easily * Lunar Cycle Mode * Coral Acclimation Mode * Special effects available for programs * Easy over-the-air firmware update * Cloud backup ► About Kessil Kessil specializes in aquarium and horticulture LED lighting using patented Dense Matrix LED technology. Such technology creates a natural shimmer and allows perfect color mixing in water. Kessil's products produce a powerful, penetrating stream of light with specific wavelengths to enhance plant and coral growth. Kessil is leading The Spectral Revolution®. For more information, please visit: http://www.kessil.com/ http://www.youtube.com/kessiltube

About

Dalua Ecosystem

Manage and fine-tune all aspects of your aquarium, from lighting to filtration, using this smart control platform. It offers remote access, grouped device management, and integration with global reef weather to simulate natural environments.

Highlights
  • Precise spectral tuning for lighting
  • Remote aquarium system management
  • Grouped device control for multiple tanks
  • Global reef weather simulation
  • Customizable and preset schedules
  • Integration with pumps and skimmers
Features
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Take Full Control of Your Aquarium with the DALUA Ecosystem App The DALUA Ecosystem App is your all-in-one smart control platform for the entire Illumagic and Great White product ranges. From lighting to filtration, you can now manage and fine-tune every aspect of your aquarium — all from the palm of your hand. Core Features: • Illumagic Lighting Control - Manage all Blaze X and X4 units with precise spectral tuning for freshwater and saltwater setups. • Remote Access - Control and monitor your system remotely. Share access with your maintenance team or local store to keep your aquarium thriving. • Grouped Device Management - Easily group and control multiple devices across different tanks. • Global Reef Weather Integration - Live weather conditions from the world’s most famous reefs are updated every minute to simulate natural environments. • Public & DALUA Schedules - Access schedules from your favorite aquarium creators or use professionally crafted DALUA presets to get started. • Upgrade Support - Have a light purchased before September 2022? Contact us for a free Wi-Fi chip upgrade. The same goes for any Great White product pre-August 2025. Create. Share. Control. Build and customize your aquariums within the app, share your setup and schedules, and enjoy a smarter, more connected aquarium experience. The app now seamlessly integrates with the full range of Great White pumps, protein skimmers, and wave makers. With upgradeable Wi-Fi controllers available, you’ll enjoy precise, remote control of your entire filtration system — from anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

Kessil WiFi4 screens
Dalua Ecosystem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dalua Ecosystem at 100% against Kessil WiFi's 22%. Dalua Ecosystem also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). Kessil WiFi's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dalua Ecosystem holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kessil WiFi has 109 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Kessil WiFi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dalua Ecosystem's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kessil WiFi versus Dalua Ecosystem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKessil WiFiDalua Ecosystem
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (109 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDicon LightingDalua

Customer experience

Kessil WiFi

All ratings96 ratings
Positive24.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative68.8%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative72.1%

Dalua Ecosystem

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Kessil WiFi

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes during operation
  • App disconnects from WiFi
  • App loses saved settings
  • App fails to log in
  • App requires frequent reloads/reinstalls
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  • App not compatible with newer iOS versions
  • App has long loading times
  • App loses connection after iOS updates
  • App randomly changes settings
  • App does not support social media/Google login reliably
  • App has connectivity issues with wireless routers
  • App has graphical issues in charts
  • App has weird ramping program behavior
  • App does not save programs correctly
  • App freezes

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add Bluetooth connectivity
  • Implement iCloud backup
  • Improve app stability
  • Update app for newer iOS versions
  • Add dark mode
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  • Improve user interface for scheduling
  • Provide clearer setup instructions

Dalua Ecosystem

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kessil WiFi

No in-app purchases

None

Dalua Ecosystem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kessil WiFi free?
Kessil WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dalua Ecosystem free?
Dalua Ecosystem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kessil WiFi or Dalua Ecosystem?
Dalua Ecosystem is rated higher. Kessil WiFi averages 2.0 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Dalua Ecosystem averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Kessil WiFi or Dalua Ecosystem have ads?
Neither Kessil WiFi nor Dalua Ecosystem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kessil WiFi or Dalua Ecosystem?
Kessil WiFi ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dalua Ecosystem every 6 weeks. Most recently, Kessil WiFi was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dalua Ecosystem on October 19, 2026.

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