MOAI® vs Aqua Nova
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
Aqua Nova
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Aqua Nova aquarium lights can imitate the natural light of the sea floor very well, and the effect is remarkable, It can provide a natural living environment for fish, corals and other marine life in the aquarium, andalso provide a good viewing effect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aqua Nova at every 2 months against MOAI®'s every 10 months. MOAI®'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). 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, Aqua Nova every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOAI® | Aqua Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SZ MOAI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD | EURONOVA POLSKA SP Z O O |
In-app purchases
MOAI®
No in-app purchases
Aqua Nova
No in-app purchases
