ShinMao vs Aqua Nova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShinMao
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SHINMAO provides aquarists wisdom control solutions. It has automated 24 hour day/night cycle synchronizing all color phases throughout a day, and can freely set the spectrum and brightness. It has four type weather modes: Cloudy, Thunderstorm, Sunny, & Starry Moon Night. Supports simultaneous operation of one or several lamps through BT.
Aqua Nova
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Aqua Nova aquarium lights can imitate the natural light of the sea floor very well, and the effect is remarkable, It can provide a natural living environment for fish, corals and other marine life in the aquarium, andalso provide a good viewing effect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShinMao at fortnightly against Aqua Nova's every 2 months. Aqua Nova's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShinMao ships an update fortnightly, Aqua Nova every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShinMao | Aqua Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shin Feng Yu Electronic & Tech, Co. Ltd | EURONOVA POLSKA SP Z O O |
In-app purchases
ShinMao
No in-app purchases
Aqua Nova
No in-app purchases
