Comparison

AquariumControl vs AquariumNotes

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

Head to head
About

AquariumControl

Features
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This is the client app for the open source Aquarium Control project. The pairing of the app with the controller and the workflow are described here: https://youtu.be/TI59Z_V8Q-A For experimenting, you can use the demo server. Go to "Select Controller" and create a new controller with the following parameters: server address: vps2483992.servdiscount-customer.com Port: 80 Username: demo Password: demo After creating the controller profile,Β select the controller. Then all features of the controller will be available in the main menu of the app.

About

AquariumNotes

Features
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AquariumNotes is a simple aquarium management app designed to help you keep track of your tanks and livestock. Manage aquarium information, livestock records, water parameters, and maintenance logs in one place. Suitable for planted tanks, tropical fish, shrimp tanks, medaka, and marine aquariums. β–  Aquarium Management β€’ Manage multiple aquariums β€’ Record tank information β€’ Save photos for each aquarium β–  Livestock Management β€’ Register fish, shrimp, and aquatic plants β€’ Record introduction dates and notes β€’ Organize livestock with photos β–  Water Parameters β€’ pH β€’ GH β€’ KH β€’ NOβ‚‚ β€’ NO₃ Track water conditions over time. β–  Maintenance Logs β€’ Water changes β€’ Cleaning β€’ Filter maintenance β€’ Other maintenance activities Keep a complete history of your aquarium care. AquariumNotes is built to help aquarists stay organized and enjoy their hobby. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lexnov.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

AquariumControl4 screens
AquariumNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AquariumControl at none against AquariumNotes's 3. AquariumControl also leads on ads (none vs shown). AquariumNotes's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AquariumNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AquariumControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AquariumControl ships an update every 8 months, AquariumNotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
AquariumControl versus AquariumNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAquariumControlAquariumNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUwe MartinYusuke Morimoto

In-app purchases

None

AquariumControl

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AquariumNotes

Subscriptions3
  • PremiumMember/1Month$2.991 Month
  • PremiumMember/6Month$9.996 Months
  • PremiumMember/1Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is AquariumControl free?
AquariumControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AquariumNotes free?
AquariumNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AquariumControl or AquariumNotes have ads?
AquariumNotes shows ads; AquariumControl does not.
Which is updated more often, AquariumControl or AquariumNotes?
AquariumControl ships an update every 8 months, and AquariumNotes monthly. Most recently, AquariumControl was updated on September 27, 2026 and AquariumNotes on September 23, 2026.

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