Tri vs Aqua Docs
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.
Aqua Docs
Manage your aquarium with this free platform. Track parameters, dosages, and livestock, and engage with a community of fellow enthusiasts. Earn rewards for contributions and share your experience.
- Tank Management
- Parameter Tracking
- Dosage Tracking
- Live Stock Profiles
- Community Database
- User Rewards
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Aqua Docs.. A platform like none before. Engage in this modern app free. Unlimited tanks, parameters, tasks and more. Contribute to databases, share your experience. Support others using our social media platform. Frequent rewards for users who engage with the app and help the community. Salt / Fresh Tank Management Parameter Tracking Dosage Tracking Tasks Live Stock Profiles View insights from other users Powerful search and filters
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aqua Docs at 100% against Tri's 9%. Aqua Docs also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Tri's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). 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, Aqua Docs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tri | Aqua Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | interpet.co.uk | Octoro Limited |
Customer experience
Tri
Aqua Docs
In-app purchases
Tri
No in-app purchases
Aqua Docs
No in-app purchases
