Aquarium Advice Forums vs MetaFox Flatten
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aquarium Advice Forums
Connect with a vibrant community of aquarium owners and enthusiasts. Get expert advice, diagnose fish and plant issues, and share reviews of aquarium equipment. Upload photos and stay updated with the latest discussions on the go.
- Access community forums
- Diagnose fish/plant problems
- Read/post equipment reviews
- Upload photos
- Connect with enthusiasts
- Full iPad support
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AquariumAdvice.com is a leading community of Aquarium owners and information. You can get information on just about anything related to aquariums. Help diagnose your fish or plants problems, read and post reviews of aquariums, filters, and more. Our iPhone app allows you to access our forums on the go. Upload photos to let other AquariumAdvice members know what you are up to and stay connected. You can find our site on the web at http://www.aquariumadvice.com Install this FREE app and start sharing your knowledge with other aquarium owners and enthusiasts. We are looking forward to seeing you on the forums from your phone! This universal app also fully supports the iPad!
MetaFox Flatten
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MetaFox Flatten is the application that allows easy updating activities in the phpFox community as well as sharing their items. It also allows you to manage many items such as events, photos, blogs, polls, quizzes, members, and especially. It's free and always will be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MetaFox Flatten at every 3 weeks against Aquarium Advice Forums's every 2 months. Aquarium Advice Forums's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Aquarium Advice Forums ships an update every 2 months, MetaFox Flatten every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aquarium Advice Forums | MetaFox Flatten |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Social Knowledge, LLC | PHPFOX LLC |
Bugs and requests
Aquarium Advice Forums
Reported bugs
3 issues- Search not working
- Freezing and crashing
- Permissions issues preventing posting
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit profile and settings from app
- Improved search functionality
- In-app photo/media uploads
- Push notifications for new posts
MetaFox Flatten
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aquarium Advice Forums
No in-app purchases
MetaFox Flatten
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Aquarium Advice Forums free?
Is MetaFox Flatten free?
Do Aquarium Advice Forums or MetaFox Flatten have ads?
Which is updated more often, Aquarium Advice Forums or MetaFox Flatten?
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