Comparison

EcoSmart Live vs Dalua Ecosystem

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

Head to head
About

EcoSmart Live

This app allows users to wirelessly control and program their EcoTech aquarium products from any location. It offers features like color previewing, pump mode adjustments, preset management, and schedule creation for a personalized aquarium experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of EcoTech products
  • Color previewing (Kelvin/RGB)
  • Pump mode and pulse time preview
  • Preset creation and management
  • Schedule adjustments and preview
  • Aquarium and device management
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Control and program your EcoTech products wirelessly at any time from anywhere, including from your Apple Watch. - Preview colors on your Radions in Kelvin and RGB scales using an intuitive color wheel - Preview pump modes and pulse times on your VorTechs and Vectras - Create and manage Radion and VorTech presets - Start a thunderstorm or demonstration mode on your Radions - Make adjustments and preview your daily Radion, VorTech and Vectra schedules - Manage settings for your all of your EcoTech products - Create new aquariums as you add new EcoTech products to your profile - Conveniently access product control as well as Feed Mode from the "Home" screen - Upgrade your existing EcoSMART VorTech pumps to be compatible with EcoSmart Live (QuietDrive and Vectra pumps are ready out of the box) - Manage your aquariums with the Device Manager The EcoSmart Live app is available in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish and Japanese. * Please note that the app requires an active EcoSmart Live account and was designed for use with a ReefLink.

About

Dalua Ecosystem

Manage and fine-tune all aspects of your aquarium, from lighting to filtration, using this smart control platform. It offers remote access, grouped device management, and integration with global reef weather to simulate natural environments.

Highlights
  • Precise spectral tuning for lighting
  • Remote aquarium system management
  • Grouped device control for multiple tanks
  • Global reef weather simulation
  • Customizable and preset schedules
  • Integration with pumps and skimmers
Features
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Take Full Control of Your Aquarium with the DALUA Ecosystem App The DALUA Ecosystem App is your all-in-one smart control platform for the entire Illumagic and Great White product ranges. From lighting to filtration, you can now manage and fine-tune every aspect of your aquarium — all from the palm of your hand. Core Features: • Illumagic Lighting Control - Manage all Blaze X and X4 units with precise spectral tuning for freshwater and saltwater setups. • Remote Access - Control and monitor your system remotely. Share access with your maintenance team or local store to keep your aquarium thriving. • Grouped Device Management - Easily group and control multiple devices across different tanks. • Global Reef Weather Integration - Live weather conditions from the world’s most famous reefs are updated every minute to simulate natural environments. • Public & DALUA Schedules - Access schedules from your favorite aquarium creators or use professionally crafted DALUA presets to get started. • Upgrade Support - Have a light purchased before September 2022? Contact us for a free Wi-Fi chip upgrade. The same goes for any Great White product pre-August 2025. Create. Share. Control. Build and customize your aquariums within the app, share your setup and schedules, and enjoy a smarter, more connected aquarium experience. The app now seamlessly integrates with the full range of Great White pumps, protein skimmers, and wave makers. With upgradeable Wi-Fi controllers available, you’ll enjoy precise, remote control of your entire filtration system — from anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

EcoSmart Live4 screens
Dalua Ecosystem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dalua Ecosystem at 100% against EcoSmart Live's 44%. Dalua Ecosystem also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8). EcoSmart Live's advantage is ratings volume (105 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dalua Ecosystem holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EcoSmart Live has 105 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of EcoSmart Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dalua Ecosystem's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EcoSmart Live ships an update every 2 months, Dalua Ecosystem every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EcoSmart Live versus Dalua Ecosystem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcoSmart LiveDalua Ecosystem
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (105 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcoTech Marine, LLCDalua

Customer experience

EcoSmart Live

All ratings105 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative50.5%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative47.0%

Dalua Ecosystem

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

EcoSmart Live

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen not working
  • Devices not detected
  • Settings not saving properly
  • Frequent app crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • iPad app support
  • More customization options
  • Improved scheduling and programming
  • Better customer support

Dalua Ecosystem

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EcoSmart Live

No in-app purchases

None

Dalua Ecosystem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EcoSmart Live free?
EcoSmart Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dalua Ecosystem free?
Dalua Ecosystem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EcoSmart Live or Dalua Ecosystem?
Dalua Ecosystem is rated higher. EcoSmart Live averages 2.8 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Dalua Ecosystem averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do EcoSmart Live or Dalua Ecosystem have ads?
Neither EcoSmart Live nor Dalua Ecosystem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EcoSmart Live or Dalua Ecosystem?
EcoSmart Live ships an update every 2 months, and Dalua Ecosystem every 6 weeks. Most recently, EcoSmart Live was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dalua Ecosystem on October 19, 2026.

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