SANlight vs Mars Hydro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SANlight
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The SANlight app to control the brightness of SANlight grow LEDs connected to a Bluetooth dimmer. Please note: You'll need a dimmable SANlight LED lamp connected to a SANlight dimmer to make use of this app. For feedback and support please use the "Contact Support" button on the Information screen.
Mars Hydro
Control your smart grow system with this app. Manage LED lights, ventilation, and monitor environmental data like CO2, temperature, and humidity for optimal plant growth. Automate your entire grow kit to mimic natural conditions.
- LED light control with timers and simulation
- Ventilation system management
- Complete grow kit automation via iHub
- Environmental data monitoring (CO2, temp, humidity, PPFD)
- Sunrise and sunset simulation
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The Mars Pro app is launched for a new intelligent control system your smart grow system and data monitoring, which includes the marhydro led grow light,inline fan,iHub. Welcome to experience the upgraded version through our website: www.mars-hydro.com Advanced Features: • LED Control: Manage your LED lights with ease, featuring on/off switches, timers, sunrise and sunset simulation, and PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) detection for optimal light management. • Ventilation System Control: Equipments can be controlled with timers, on/off switches, schedules, and cycles to maintain perfect air circulation. • Complete Automation: Use the iHub to program your entire grow kit, setting up automation programs that mimic natural environment grows. • Comprehensive Environmental Data: Monitor and store vital growing environment data, including CO2 levels, temperature, humidity, and PPFD, ensuring you have all the information needed for a successful grow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mars Hydro at monthly against SANlight's every 6 months. 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.
SANlight ships an update every 6 months, Mars Hydro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SANlight | Mars Hydro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.6 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Anker | MARS TRADING RCC, INC. |
In-app purchases
SANlight
No in-app purchases
Mars Hydro
No in-app purchases
