# Fish Tank Buddy vs FluvalConnect

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fish Tank Buddy | FluvalConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-tank-buddy/id6446954175/reviews)** | [2.3 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluvalconnect/id6739331796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [harry bloch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130009832) | [Rolf C Hagen Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321403702) |

## What reviewers say

### Fish Tank Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-tank-buddy/id6446954175)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FluvalConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluvalconnect/id6739331796)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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