Comparison

Fish Tank Buddy vs FluvalConnect

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

Head to head
About

Fish Tank Buddy

Easily calculate the ideal water, substrate, and fish for your aquarium. Maintain optimal pH levels with a bicarbonate calculator and never miss a task with customizable reminders for feeding and cleaning.

Highlights
  • Tank size calculator
  • Water and substrate calculation
  • Bicarbonate calculator for pH
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Measurement conversion
Features
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Introducing the ultimate fish tank calculator app, designed to help you maintain a healthy and thriving aquatic ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned fish keeper or just starting out, this app is an essential tool for calculating the right amount of water, substrate, and fish for any tank size. Our user-friendly interface makes it easy to enter your tank's dimensions and receive instant calculations for the ideal amount of water and gravel. The app also includes a handy conversion calculator for measurements, so you can easily switch between metric and imperial units. But that's not all - our app also includes a bicarbonate calculator, which helps you determine the correct amount of bicarbonate to add to your tank to maintain the ideal pH levels. And with our built-in reminders, you'll never forget to feed your fish, clean your tank, or check your water levels again. Simply set your desired schedule, and the app will send you notifications to keep your tank in tip-top shape. Features: Tank size calculator for water and substrate (gravel) Conversion calculator for measurements Bicarbonate calculator for pH balance Reminders for feeding, cleaning, and checking tank levels User-friendly interface for easy navigation Download our fish tank calculator app today and take the first step towards creating a healthy and thriving aquatic environment for your fish! Terms of Service: https://harryfbloch.wixsite.com/mysite/fish-tank-buddy-terms Privacy Policy: https://harryfbloch.wixsite.com/mysite/fish-tank-buddy-privacy EULA: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

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.

Highlights
  • Manual, Auto, and Pro operating modes
  • Independent color channel control
  • Programmable 24-hour light cycle
  • Preset environments
  • Dynamic effects
  • Multiple device control
Features
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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)

Screenshots

Fish Tank Buddy4 screens
FluvalConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fish Tank Buddy at 5.0 against FluvalConnect's 2.3. FluvalConnect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fish Tank Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FluvalConnect has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fish Tank Buddy versus FluvalConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFish Tank BuddyFluvalConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews—19.1% of reviews
Number of ratings142 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerharry blochRolf C Hagen Inc.

Customer experience

Fish Tank Buddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FluvalConnect

All ratings22 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive19.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative72.3%

In-app purchases

None

Fish Tank Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

FluvalConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fish Tank Buddy free?
Fish Tank Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FluvalConnect free?
FluvalConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fish Tank Buddy or FluvalConnect?
Fish Tank Buddy is rated higher. Fish Tank Buddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FluvalConnect averages 2.3 from 42 ratings.
Do Fish Tank Buddy or FluvalConnect have ads?
Fish Tank Buddy shows ads; FluvalConnect does not.

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