Comparison

Xepta autoBalance and aBex vs Senrium

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

Head to head
About

Xepta autoBalance and aBex

This app allows users to control their Xepta autoBalance equipment, which automatically measures and stabilizes aquarium alkalinity. It supports automated dosing calculations for reef balance systems and manual calculations for any balling system, ensuring optimal water ionic balance for coral growth.

Highlights
  • Automated alkalinity measurement
  • Ionic salt stabilization
  • Automated dosing calculations
  • Manual dosing calculations
  • Wifi connectivity
  • Customizable daily measurements
  • Alarm settings
Features
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Xepta autoBalance and aBex is the App to control the Xepta autoBalance equipment that uses automated measurements of alkalinity (KH) to stabilize and balance the ionic salts of your aquarium. The Xepta autoBalance system doses the ionic salts consumed by coral growth and provides the supplementation of Ca, Mg, and kH without disturbing the ionic balance of the aquarium water. - Controllable through iOS app. - Wifi connectivity - From 1 to 24 daily measurements. - 3 dosing pump heads - Automated dosing calculations for Xepta Reef Balance Balling System - Manual dosing calculations for any balling system - Manual Alarm Settings and automatic safety settings V 1.6 Connection with several autoBalance devices KH manual correction factor Aquarium coral load factor Probe status after calibration Last calibration date saving Ready for aBex Reset and erase tools, settings and/or analyses Remot analysis reading (Firmware version: 1.7 or higher) Most of the improvements requires firmware version 1.6 or higher

About

Senrium

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The Senrium app enables mobile devices to connect with a variety of sensor products, offering real-time monitoring of critical aquarium parameters that can swiftly change during emergencies. Currently, the Senrium offers the H1 Aquarium Monitor, which safeguards both you and your aquarium against equipment failures like malfunctioning heaters, chillers, pumps, filters, or leaks. Unlike expensive, cumbersome, and intricate aquarium controllers, Senrium simplifies the setup process: just place the sensor in your tank and define your limits. Senrium will promptly alert you when your aquarium requires attention.

Screenshots

Xepta autoBalance and aBex3 screens
Senrium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xepta autoBalance and aBex at none against Senrium's 3. Xepta autoBalance and aBex also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Senrium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Xepta autoBalance and aBex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xepta autoBalance and aBex ships an update every 2 months, Senrium every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Xepta autoBalance and aBex versus Senrium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXepta autoBalance and aBexSenrium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAitor LandaSamuel Steele

In-app purchases

None

Xepta autoBalance and aBex

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Senrium

Subscriptions3
  • Single Aquarium (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • Mutli (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • +Pro (Monthly)$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Xepta autoBalance and aBex free?
Xepta autoBalance and aBex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Senrium free?
Senrium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xepta autoBalance and aBex or Senrium have ads?
Senrium shows ads; Xepta autoBalance and aBex does not.
Which is updated more often, Xepta autoBalance and aBex or Senrium?
Xepta autoBalance and aBex ships an update every 2 months, and Senrium every 6 weeks. Most recently, Xepta autoBalance and aBex was updated on October 7, 2026 and Senrium on October 3, 2026.

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