Tri vs aircom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tri
Control your aquarium lighting with customizable settings. Schedule sunrise and sunset effects, adjust colors, and access support resources. Requires a specific controller for advanced features.
- Instant controls
- 24-hour timer
- Customizable colors
- Sunrise & sunset simulation
- Biotope pre-sets (with controller)
- Storm function (with controller)
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New and improved Tri-Spec 2 App for aquarium lighting. Free App download. Original features include Instant controls, 24 hour timer, colour customisable options, sunrise & sunset features and also support pages that include setup, troubleshooting & customer care support. Tri-Spec 1 or 2 LED users with this App will need the Tri-Spec 2 App Controller 2 to access the New Biotope Pre-Sets, Customisable Blue-Moon After Sunset, Storm function & Unique Code Connection. This App also works with the original Tri-Spec 1 App Controller and both Tri-spec 1 & 2 LED lighting but to access the new features a new Tri-Spec 2 App controller will need to be used. Contact us for more information if you are a current Tri-Spec 1 App user. Tri-Spec 2 App Controller 2’s are available from all good aquatic retailers. Powered by Bluetooth technology. For more information, troubleshooting & spares please go to www.interpet.co.uk or email contact customercare@interpet.co.uk. Interpet has over 65 years of aquatic experience to ensure every element of the design of this product has been carefully considered to help you enjoy aquarium keeping.
aircom
Configure Aircom™ transmitters wirelessly using Bluetooth LE. This utility app allows users to connect to the device and set up its data collation capabilities from various instruments.
- Bluetooth LE connectivity
- Wireless transmitter configuration
- Data collation setup
- Instrument integration
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Configuration app for Aircom™ transmitters. Aircom™ is a self-contained, battery-powered communications device capable of collating data from various instruments. Using this app you can connect to an Aircom™ transmitter and configure it for use. It uses Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) to communicate wirelessly with the transmitter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tri at every 2 months against aircom's every 5 months. Tri also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Tri ships an update every 2 months, aircom every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tri | aircom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | interpet.co.uk | YZ SYSTEMS LTD |
Customer experience
Tri
aircom
In-app purchases
Tri
No in-app purchases
aircom
No in-app purchases
