Comparison

ADA CONTROLLER vs AquaLove

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

Head to head
About

ADA CONTROLLER

Control compatible smart lighting systems and devices from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust brightness, color, and set timers for your lights. Save custom color presets and utilize a soft lighting mode for gradual transitions.

Highlights
  • Control compatible ADA lighting systems
  • Adjust brightness and light color
  • Set timers for lights
  • Save custom color presets
  • Soft lighting mode for gradual transitions
Features
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Smartphones and tablet devices can control compatible ADA lighting systems and smart products. The lighting system allows users to turn lights on and off, set timers, and adjust brightness and light color from the app. Light colors that you have adjusted yourself can be saved as presets and recalled at any time. In addition, a soft lighting mode setting allows for gradual turning on and off of lights.

About

AquaLove

This app helps aquarium enthusiasts manage their tanks by providing photo-based analysis for tank health, design inspiration, and care scheduling. It offers a species library and community features for hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Tank rating based on aquascaping criteria
  • Photo-based health diagnosis for fish, plants, and water
  • Virtual tank redesign with style suggestions
  • Personalized care tracking and reminders
  • Water parameter logging and charting
  • Species library with care requirements
  • Community forum for hobbyists
Features
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AquaLove helps you look after your aquarium without second-guessing every call. Snap a photo and find out how your tank scores, what that patch on your fish might be, or whether it's time for a water change. First betta or full reef, it keeps everything in one place. ► Tank Rating Take a straight-on photo and get a score from 0 to 100, judged on the criteria real aquascaping contests use: composition, hardscape, balance, and how well the layout holds up over time. You'll see your tier, how each part scored, and a short list of what to fix first. ► Health Check Something looks off? Photograph it and get a read on what's likely going on. Fish, plants, coral, water, and algae are each handled their own way, and every result comes with a confidence level and safe first steps to try before you reach for medication. ► Tank Redesign Wondering what your tank could become? Upload a photo, pick a style like Nature, Dutch, Jungle, or Iwagumi, and see it reworked. Slide between before and after, and check the suggested plants and hardscape for the new look. ► Ask the Aquarist Stuck on cloudy water or a fish that won't settle? Ask a question and get an answer that accounts for your actual setup: your tank sizes, livestock, and whether you run CO2. ► Care Tracking AquaLove keeps each tank on a schedule for water changes, feeding, trimming, and dosing, then reminds you before anything's overdue. No more trying to remember when you last cleaned the filter. ► Water Parameters Log pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, temperature, and more by hand or from a test reading. The charts show where things are heading, so trouble shows up on screen before it shows up in the tank. ► Species Library Look up more than 40 species with their care needs, or photograph your tank and let AquaLove tell you what's swimming around in there. ► Community & Marketplace Post your scape, trade notes with other hobbyists, and buy or sell fish, plants, and gear. AquaLove is free to download, with a daily allowance for ratings and scans. AquaLove Pro removes the limits and adds unlimited scans, the Ask the Aquarist chat, tank redesigns, and deeper analytics. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. - Your subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the period ends. - You'll be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://myaqualove.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://myaqualove.com/terms

Screenshots

ADA CONTROLLER4 screens
AquaLove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AquaLove at 5.0 against ADA CONTROLLER's 1.0. AquaLove also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). ADA CONTROLLER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. AquaLove sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ADA CONTROLLER asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AquaLove holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADA CONTROLLER ships an update every 2 weeks, AquaLove every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ADA CONTROLLER versus AquaLove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADA CONTROLLERAquaLove
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAqua Design Amano Co.,Ltd.Tien Anh Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

ADA CONTROLLER

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AquaLove

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is ADA CONTROLLER free?
ADA CONTROLLER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AquaLove free?
AquaLove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ADA CONTROLLER or AquaLove?
AquaLove is rated higher. ADA CONTROLLER averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AquaLove averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ADA CONTROLLER or AquaLove have ads?
Neither ADA CONTROLLER nor AquaLove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADA CONTROLLER or AquaLove?
ADA CONTROLLER ships an update every 2 weeks, and AquaLove every 3 days. Most recently, ADA CONTROLLER was updated on November 3, 2026 and AquaLove on November 5, 2026.

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