Comparison

Lumitec Poco vs Simarine Connect

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

Head to head
About

Lumitec Poco

Control Lumitec lights from your smart device. Create custom scenes, select colors, and manage lighting functions wirelessly. This app works with a compatible control module for seamless on-board lighting management.

Highlights
  • Custom button functions
  • Color selection
  • Lighting scene creation
  • Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
  • Stand-alone or MFD sync
  • PLI-enabled light control
Features
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Poco Digital Lighting Control delivers powerful, low cost on-board lighting control of all above and below water Lumitec lights through a compatible MFD or connected smart device and a simple, easy to install control module. The Poco App provides even more functionality to this already powerful lighting control system and allows for control of Lumitec PLI-enabled lighting from your smart device. Create and control custom button functions, color selection and lighting scenes straight from your phone of tablet. Poco is easy to configure and connects via Bluetooth or WiFi and can work in sync with a compatible MDF or as a stand-alone Poco lighting controller. Requires the Poco Control Module to be installed on your boat with Lumitec PLI-enabled lights.

About

Simarine Connect

Features
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Keep a close eye on your levels with Simarine Connect, the dedicated companion app for Simarine Bluetooth-enabled tank sensors. Designed for simplicity and reliability, this app turns your smartphone into a digital gauge for your boat, camper, or caravan. Current Features: • Real-time level tracking for fresh water, grey water, black water, and fuel. • Wireless convenience via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). • Intuitive visuals for easy-to-read percentages and volume. • Multi-sensor support to manage multiple tanks in one app. Simple. Reliable. Smart. Simarine Connect is built for users who need a straightforward way to manage their tanks. By leveraging precise sensor data and a clean interface, you can plan your trips with confidence.

Screenshots

Lumitec Poco4 screens
Simarine Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simarine Connect at every 3 weeks against Lumitec Poco's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumitec Poco ships an update every 6 months, Simarine Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lumitec Poco versus Simarine Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumitec PocoSimarine Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumitec LLC.SIMARINE

In-app purchases

None

Lumitec Poco

No in-app purchases

None

Simarine Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumitec Poco free?
Lumitec Poco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simarine Connect free?
Simarine Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lumitec Poco or Simarine Connect have ads?
Neither Lumitec Poco nor Simarine Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lumitec Poco or Simarine Connect?
Lumitec Poco ships an update every 6 months, and Simarine Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lumitec Poco was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simarine Connect on November 9, 2026.

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