Comparison

Senrium vs Kactoily

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

Head to head
About

Senrium

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The Senrium app enables mobile devices to connect with a variety of sensor products, offering real-time monitoring of critical aquarium parameters that can swiftly change during emergencies. Currently, the Senrium offers the H1 Aquarium Monitor, which safeguards both you and your aquarium against equipment failures like malfunctioning heaters, chillers, pumps, filters, or leaks. Unlike expensive, cumbersome, and intricate aquarium controllers, Senrium simplifies the setup process: just place the sensor in your tank and define your limits. Senrium will promptly alert you when your aquarium requires attention.

About

Kactoily

This app monitors water quality for pools, aquariums, and other water bodies. It helps users track key parameters to ensure optimal conditions. The application provides essential data for maintaining healthy aquatic environments.

Highlights
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Pool monitoring
  • Aquarium monitoring
  • Data tracking
  • Environmental maintenance
Features
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pool monitor,water monitor,aquarium monitor

Screenshots

Senrium4 screens
Kactoily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kactoily at none against Senrium's 3. Kactoily also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Senrium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Kactoily asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Senrium ships an update every 6 weeks, Kactoily every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Senrium versus Kactoily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSenriumKactoily
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel Steele彦浩 宋

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Senrium

Subscriptions3
  • Single Aquarium (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • Mutli (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • +Pro (Monthly)$14.991 Month
None

Kactoily

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Senrium free?
Senrium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kactoily free?
Kactoily is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Senrium or Kactoily have ads?
Senrium shows ads; Kactoily does not.
Which is updated more often, Senrium or Kactoily?
Senrium ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kactoily every 9 days. Most recently, Senrium was updated on September 16, 2026 and Kactoily on September 21, 2026.

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