Tri vs CAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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. 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 2โs 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.
CAN
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tri | CAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | interpet.co.uk | Konstantinos Zoupalis |
In-app purchases
Tri
No in-app purchases
CAN
No in-app purchases









