Comparison

Tri vs CAN

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant controls
  • 24-hour timer
  • Customizable colors
  • Sunrise & sunset simulation
  • Biotope pre-sets (with controller)
  • Storm function (with controller)
Features
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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. ย  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. ย  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. ย  ย  Tri-Spec 2 App Controller 2โ€™s are available from all good aquatic retailers. ย  ย  Powered by Bluetooth technology. ย  For more information, troubleshooting & spares please go to www.interpet.co.uk or email contact customercare@interpet.co.uk. ย  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.

About

CAN

Features
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Take full control of your CAN-PHANTOM immobiliser. Set up your device, configure your security settings, and view your unique PIN sequence โ€” all from your phone. Features: - Easy device setup via Bluetooth - Full control over your immobiliser settings - Secure PIN storage protected by Face ID / Touch ID - Connect and manage your device anytime CAN-PHANTOM immobilisers keep thieves out. This app puts you in control. Fit it. Keep it.

Screenshots

Tri1 screens
CAN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tri at 7.0 against CAN's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Tri versus CAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriCAN
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews9.1% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerinterpet.co.ukKonstantinos Zoupalis

In-app purchases

None

Tri

No in-app purchases

None

CAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tri free?
Tri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CAN free?
CAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tri or CAN have ads?
Neither Tri nor CAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tri or CAN?
Tri ships an update every 2 months, and CAN every 2 months. Most recently, Tri was updated on October 1, 2026 and CAN on September 16, 2026.

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