Fish Tank Buddy vs FluvalConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tank size calculator
- Water and substrate calculation
- Bicarbonate calculator for pH
- Maintenance reminders
- Measurement conversion
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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
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 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Fish Tank Buddy | FluvalConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.3 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | harry bloch | Rolf C Hagen Inc. |
Customer experience
Fish Tank Buddy
FluvalConnect
In-app purchases
Fish Tank Buddy
No in-app purchases
FluvalConnect
No in-app purchases









