Comparison

FluvalConnect vs ReefMetric

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Manual, Auto, and Pro operating modes
  • Independent color channel control
  • Programmable 24-hour light cycle
  • Preset environments
  • Dynamic effects
  • Multiple device control
Features
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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)

About

ReefMetric

Features
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A new simple tool to keep track of your reef tank!

Screenshots

FluvalConnect4 screens
ReefMetric4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FluvalConnect at Free against ReefMetric's $0.99. FluvalConnect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). ReefMetric's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FluvalConnect is free to download; ReefMetric costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FluvalConnect ships an update monthly, ReefMetric every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FluvalConnect versus ReefMetric: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluvalConnectReefMetric
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.2 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB188 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRolf C Hagen Inc.Erick Mondragon

In-app purchases

None

FluvalConnect

No in-app purchases

None

ReefMetric

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FluvalConnect free?
FluvalConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReefMetric free?
ReefMetric costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FluvalConnect or ReefMetric have ads?
Neither FluvalConnect nor ReefMetric shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FluvalConnect or ReefMetric?
FluvalConnect ships an update monthly, and ReefMetric every 3 days. Most recently, FluvalConnect was updated on October 16, 2026 and ReefMetric on October 8, 2026.

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