FluvalConnect vs Fish Tank Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FluvalConnect
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.
- Manual, Auto, and Pro operating modes
- Independent color channel control
- Programmable 24-hour light cycle
- Preset environments
- Dynamic effects
- Multiple device control
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The intuitive FluvalConnect app unlocks a world of possibilities, allowing you to customize an immersive aquatic experience that captivates and inspires. For use with the following Fluval devices: - Aquasky 3.0 / 2.0 LED - Plant PRO LED - Plant 4.0 / 3.0 LED - Plant Nano 4.0 / 3.0 LED - Reef 4.0 LED - Reef Nano 4.0 LED - Marine 3.0 LED - Marine Nano 3.0 LED - Siena 2.0 Aquarium LED / Siena Aquarium LED - Roma 2.0 Aquarium LED / Roma Aquarium LED - Shaker 2.0 Aquarium LED / Shaker Aquarium LED - V&V Aquarium LED Key features: - Manual / Auto / Pro operating modes - Independent color channel control and customization - Programmable 24-hour light cycle - Preset environments - Dynamic effects (Aquasky 3.0 / 2.0 LED, all 4.0 generation LEDs, all 2.0 generation aquarium LEDs) - Multiple device control (Aquasky 3.0 LED) Mobile device requirements: - iOS 13.0 and above. - Bluetooth version BLE 4.0 and above (Optional Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz connectivity – Aquasky 3.0 LED)
Fish Tank Log
This app helps aquarium enthusiasts track and manage their tanks. Log water parameters, schedule maintenance reminders, and record tank activities. An AI assistant provides guidance and answers questions to ensure consistent aquarium care.
- Create profiles for multiple tanks
- Track water parameters with charts
- Set maintenance reminders
- Log tank activities chronologically
- AI assistant for guidance and questions
- Support for freshwater, saltwater, planted, and shrimp tanks
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Fish Tank Log is a simple yet powerful aquarium tracker designed for freshwater, saltwater, planted, and shrimp tanks. Whether you manage one aquarium or several, Fish Tank Log helps you stay organized, log tank activity, and maintain consistent care routines. The app also includes an in app AI assistant that can guide you through tasks, answer questions, and help you stay on top of your aquarium with confidence. Aquarium Profiles: Create profiles for each tank and record livestock, equipment, and notes in one place so your aquarium information stays organized and easy to reference. Water Parameter Tracking: Log parameters such as pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, temperature, and more while viewing charts to understand trends and maintain stable conditions. Maintenance Reminders: Set reminders for water changes, filter cleaning, dosing, and other recurring tasks to help keep your aquarium care routine consistent. Activity Log: Track feedings, livestock additions, observations, and maintenance events in a chronological timeline that captures the full history of your tank. Multi Tank Support: Manage multiple aquariums without switching apps or workflows, making Fish Tank Log useful for hobbyists with several tanks or breeding setups. Subscription Information: Creating unlimited tank profiles and accessing advanced features may require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For questions or inquiries contact: info@fishtanklog.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fish Tank Log at 100% against FluvalConnect's 19%. Fish Tank Log also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). FluvalConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (42 vs 6). On price, ads 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. Fish Tank Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FluvalConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fish Tank Log 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of FluvalConnect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fish Tank Log's.
FluvalConnect ships an update monthly, Fish Tank Log every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FluvalConnect | Fish Tank Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (42 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rolf C Hagen Inc. | Toolit Media LLC |
Customer experience
FluvalConnect
Fish Tank Log
In-app purchases
FluvalConnect
No in-app purchases
Fish Tank Log
- Fish Tank Log Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Fish Tank Log Pro$19.991 Year
- Fish Tank Log Pro$29.991 Year
