# SYNA vs Budfella

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SYNA | Budfella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syna-g-cloud/id1472134425/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budfella/id6787271371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **368** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maxspect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080917074) | [CYRUS GRIFFIN MORTAZAVI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787271373) |

## What reviewers say

### SYNA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syna-g-cloud/id1472134425)

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.

**Highlights:** Wireless control for Maxspect WIFI series, Manage multiple devices, Supports Maxspect Jump Series Lights, Cloud Platform Technology integration, Remote equipment management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Hardware quality is solid and reliable
- ⚙️ Manual controller works adequately
- 🎯 Remote control capability when functioning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent WiFi connection failures
- 🐛 App crashes frequently and unexpectedly
- ❌ Unreliable device pairing and reconnection
- 🔌 Connection drops constantly even when nearby
- 😕 Confusing and non-intuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Budfella

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budfella/id6787271371)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SYNA free?

SYNA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Budfella free?

Budfella is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SYNA or Budfella?

Budfella is rated higher. SYNA averages 3.4 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while Budfella averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SYNA or Budfella have ads?

Neither SYNA nor Budfella shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*