Comparison

Orphek iCon vs MOAI®

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

Head to head
About

Orphek iCon

This app allows users to remotely program, control, and monitor smart lights via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Access your lighting settings from anywhere with an internet connection using your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth + Wifi control
  • Remote programming
  • Remote monitoring
  • Control from phone or tablet
  • Anytime, anywhere access
Features
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The Orphek iCon technology brings built-in Bluetooth + Wifi control allowing you to easily program, control, and monitor your light(s) from your Cell Phone or Tablet, any time and any place you are in the world, where internet access is available.

About

MOAI®

Features
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MOAI® is a robotic aquarium video monitoring and glass cleaning system. MOAI is designed to help aquarists spend more time enjoying aquarium and spend less time maintaining aquarium. MOAI mobile app allows you to control your robot remotely using a smartphone – at home, or on the move. YOUR PARTNER FOR A CLEANER AQUARIUM · Control MOAI and set a buffer above sand bed to avoid scratches. · Start, stop and schedule cleaning sessions when convenient for you. · Your robot will stay up to date with firmware updates. YOUR AQUARIUM ON YOUR PHONE · Explore your underwater world with 24/7 live streaming, from anywhere on the planet. · Unlock unique video monitoring experience designed just around aquarium. Save favorite location, switch between Spot and Cruise modes, turn on fill light, adjust exposure compensation, choose a blue light filter, and share with friends. · With camera control in the palm of your hand, peace of mind is yours. REQUIREMENTS: MOAI only support Wi-Fi® networks with 2.4GHz band

Screenshots

Orphek iCon4 screens
MOAI®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MOAI® at 9.0 against Orphek iCon's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Orphek iCon ships an update every 12 months, MOAI® every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orphek iCon versus MOAI®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrphek iConMOAI®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperORPHEK LIMITEDSZ MOAI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

In-app purchases

None

Orphek iCon

No in-app purchases

None

MOAI®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orphek iCon free?
Orphek iCon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MOAI® free?
MOAI® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orphek iCon or MOAI® have ads?
Neither Orphek iCon nor MOAI® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orphek iCon or MOAI®?
Orphek iCon ships an update every 12 months, and MOAI® every 10 months. Most recently, Orphek iCon was updated on November 3, 2026 and MOAI® on November 3, 2026.

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