Comparison

CB_ARC vs TUNZE

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

Head to head
About

CB_ARC

Features
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Mit der CB_ARC App steuern Sie Ihr Raumklima und Ihre Beleuchtung bequem über Ihr Smartphone. Passen Sie die Temperatur an, steuern Sie die Jalousien und schalten Sie das Licht in Ihren Räumen ganz einfach per Fingertipp. Auch Ihr Energiemanagement haben Sie mit der CB_ARC App stets unter Kontrolle. CB_ARC spannt den Bogen zwischen Mensch und Gebäude, indem es Ihre Umgebung intelligent und intuitiv zugänglich macht. Ein besonderes Highlight: Die App erkennt dank Beacon-Technologie den Raum automatisch, was die Bedienung noch schneller und einfacher gestaltet. Für diese Funktion ist eine spezielle Erweiterung erforderlich. Kontaktieren Sie uns für weitere Informationen. Wichtiger Hinweis: Die CB_ARC App funktioniert nur in Kombination mit einem kompatiblen Produkt der Comsys Bärtsch AG.

About

TUNZE

Control TUNZE devices like pumps and controllers from a central app. It offers analysis and maintenance features for marine aquariums, helping to stabilize water chemistry and technology for a healthy environment.

Highlights
  • Centralized device control
  • Pump and controller management
  • Intelligent accessory features
  • Water chemistry analysis
  • Maintenance tracking
  • Marine aquarium companion
Features
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With the TUNZE App, you can control your TUNZE devices centrally, clearly and at any time – whether it’s pumps, controllers or intelligent accessory features. At the same time, the app includes all proven analysis and maintenance features of the former Reef Assistant – now completely free! This makes TUNZE the complete companion for a stable, healthy and easily maintained marine aquarium. Our philosophy: Record values, correct them, stabilize them. Optimal water chemistry and reliable technology are the foundation of a successful reef aquarium. Legal Information Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://app.tunze.com/tunze/en/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://app.tunze.com/tunze/en/data-terms Imprint: https://app.tunze.com/tunze/en/imprint More information: https://app.tunze.com

Screenshots

CB_ARC4 screens
TUNZE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CB_ARC at none against TUNZE's shown. CB_ARC also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CB_ARC ships an update fortnightly, TUNZE every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CB_ARC versus TUNZE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCB_ARCTUNZE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComsys Bärtsch AGfynix GmbH

In-app purchases

None

CB_ARC

No in-app purchases

None

TUNZE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CB_ARC free?
CB_ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TUNZE free?
TUNZE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CB_ARC or TUNZE have ads?
TUNZE shows ads; CB_ARC does not.
Which is updated more often, CB_ARC or TUNZE?
CB_ARC ships an update fortnightly, and TUNZE every 2 months. Most recently, CB_ARC was updated on November 4, 2026 and TUNZE on November 4, 2026.

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