SYNA vs Budfella
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SYNA
Control Maxspect WIFI series equipment wirelessly. Manage multiple devices, including Maxspect Jump Series Lights, through a cloud-based platform. Enjoy seamless integration and enhanced functionality for your aquarium setup.
- Wireless control for Maxspect WIFI series
- Manage multiple devices
- Supports Maxspect Jump Series Lights
- Cloud Platform Technology integration
- Remote equipment management
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This App is based on Clouds Platform Technology, designed to control Maxspect WIFI series equipments. It can provide wireless control to one or multiple Maxspect WIFI series equipments，including Maxspect Jump Series Lights.
Budfella
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Budfella is a private, personal cannabis consumption tracker and journal built for adults 21 and older. Log every session in seconds — strain, vessel type (flower, vape, edible, and more), quantity, location, and photos — and build a complete picture of your own habits over time. FEATURES Quick session logging for any consumption method Optional location tagging so you remember where a session happened Photo attachments for strains, products, or sessions Cannalytics: a full analytics suite covering your frequency, favorite strains, top locations, vessel preferences, and people you consume with Full session history, searchable and exportable Private by design — your data is never sold, shared with advertisers, or visible to other users Budfella is strictly a personal record-keeping tool. It does not facilitate the purchase, sale, or distribution of cannabis or any other substance, and is not affiliated with any dispensary or retailer. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Requires an account. Must be 21 or older to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Budfella at 5.0 against SYNA's 3.4. SYNA's advantage is ratings volume (368 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Budfella holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYNA has 368 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | SYNA | Budfella |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (368 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 368 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Maxspect | CYRUS GRIFFIN MORTAZAVI |
Bugs and requests
SYNA
Reported bugs
15 issues- App fails to connect to devices on first attempt
- WiFi connection drops and requires hard reset
- App crashes when adjusting settings or flow percentages
- Form validation errors preventing access
- Devices disappear from account after updates
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- Scheduled settings reset or fail to save
- App closes when selecting device
- Buffer wheel spinning indefinitely
- SDK initialization errors after updates
- Device mode switches unexpectedly to default
- Time on device goes out of sync daily
- AP mode no longer works after iOS updates
- Blank screens and unresponsive UI
- Login credentials not remembered
- Connection timeout errors during login
Requested features
12 requests- AM/PM time format for scheduling
- Granular daily scheduling with time-based profiles
- Group control for multiple devices
- Preset profiles and modes matching device capabilities
- Temperature control for heaters
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- Advanced flow modes available on device
- 5G WiFi support
- Automatic app updates
- Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
- Offline mode with local control
- Integration with Apex controller systems
- Step-by-step setup instructions in app
Budfella
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SYNA
No in-app purchases
Budfella
No in-app purchases
