MOAI® vs FluvalConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MOAI®
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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
FluvalConnect
Control and customize your aquatic environment with this app. It allows for independent color channel adjustments, programmable light cycles, and preset environments for a captivating aquarium experience. Compatible with various Fluval LED lighting systems.
- Manual, Auto, and Pro operating modes
- Independent color channel control
- Programmable 24-hour light cycle
- Preset environments
- Dynamic effects
- Multiple device control
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The intuitive FluvalConnect app unlocks a world of possibilities, allowing you to customize an immersive aquatic experience that captivates and inspires. For use with the following Fluval devices: - Aquasky 3.0 / 2.0 LED - Plant PRO LED - Plant 4.0 / 3.0 LED - Plant Nano 4.0 / 3.0 LED - Reef 4.0 LED - Reef Nano 4.0 LED - Marine 3.0 LED - Marine Nano 3.0 LED - Siena 2.0 Aquarium LED / Siena Aquarium LED - Roma 2.0 Aquarium LED / Roma Aquarium LED - Shaker 2.0 Aquarium LED / Shaker Aquarium LED - V&V Aquarium LED Key features: - Manual / Auto / Pro operating modes - Independent color channel control and customization - Programmable 24-hour light cycle - Preset environments - Dynamic effects (Aquasky 3.0 / 2.0 LED, all 4.0 generation LEDs, all 2.0 generation aquarium LEDs) - Multiple device control (Aquasky 3.0 LED) Mobile device requirements: - iOS 13.0 and above. - Bluetooth version BLE 4.0 and above (Optional Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz connectivity – Aquasky 3.0 LED)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FluvalConnect at monthly against MOAI®'s every 10 months. MOAI®'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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.
MOAI® ships an update every 10 months, FluvalConnect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOAI® | FluvalConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.2 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SZ MOAI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD | Rolf C Hagen Inc. |
In-app purchases
MOAI®
No in-app purchases
FluvalConnect
No in-app purchases









