Comparison

myAI® vs Hanna Lab

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

Head to head
About

myAI®

Manage your wirelessly enabled aquarium devices remotely. Set custom lighting schedules, adjust colors, and preview changes. Features include coral acclimation mode and realistic lunar cycles.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Customizable light timers
  • Color sliders and Kelvin control
  • Coral acclimation mode
  • Realistic lunar cycle effects
  • Preset sharing and saving
Features
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Control your AI devices with our myAI control platform. - Control any wirelessly enabled AI device. - Setup a timer with a touch of your finger for each of your light’s colors. - Share & save your customized AI Preset. - Adjust the light to your liking using color sliders or Kelvin color temperature control. - Create custom timer settings even faster with Easy Setup. - Control realistic effects like the lunar cycle. - Use our coral acclimation mode to welcome your new livestock. - Fast forward through your timers to preview your changes. Supports the following devices from AquaIllumination: - AI Blade Grow - AI Blade Glow - AI Blade Freshwater - AI Blade Refugium - AI Orbit 2 - AI Orbit 4 - AI Axis 20 - AI Axis 40 - AI Axis 90 - Prime 16HD - Hydra 32HD - Hydra 64HD - Nero 5 - Nero 3 - AI Prime - AI Prime Fresh Water - AI Prime Fuge - AI Prime HD - AI Director - AI Hydra - AI Hydra FiftyTwo - AI Hydra FiftyTwo HD - AI Hydra TwentySix - AI Hydra TwentySix HD - AI Vega - AI Nano - AI Sol

About

Hanna Lab

Transform your mobile device into a sophisticated lab instrument. Connect wirelessly to compatible Hanna devices for precise measurements, data logging, and cloud synchronization. Analyze trends and manage your data with professional-grade tools.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
  • pH meter functionality
  • Multiparameter data logging
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Guided calibration
  • Data export (PDF, CSV)
  • Trend graphing
Features
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The Hanna Lab App turns your iPhone or iPad into a full-featured pH meter or powerful data management system when paired with compatible Hanna Instruments devices. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth® Smart technology to: HALO® or HALO2 pH probes HI98494 or HI98594 Multiparameter Bluetooth Portable Meters HI97115 Marine Master Waterproof Multiparameter Photometer Whether you’re in the lab, the field, or at your desk, Hanna Lab delivers professional-grade measurements with flexible access, reliable storage, and intuitive control. *Hanna Cloud Compatibility -The app now connects to Hanna Cloud, a free web-based platform accessible from your PC, tablet, or phone. Once connected, data from HALO®, HALO2, HI98494, HI98594, and HI97115 devices can be uploaded automatically. -Features vary by device and may include live measurements, trend graphs, log history, alarms, target ranges, and device settings. *HALO® and HALO2 pH Probes -When used with HALO® or HALO2 probes, functions include: -Guided calibration for up to five points -Annotated data tagging (HALO2: on demand or upon stability) -Automatic hourly data saves and export to PDF or CSV -Dynamic graphing with pinch-to-zoom for detailed analysis -Cloud integration for automatic or manual uploads, merged log files, and adjustable logging intervals *HI98494 & HI98594 Meters -When used with a HI98494 or HI98594 Multiparameter Bluetooth Meter: -Share data via PDF or CSV -Review logs with zoomable dynamic graphs -Access GLP info for the last five calibrations -Choose custom measurement units -Receive firmware updates directly through the app -Sync logs automatically to Hanna Cloud, graph up to four parameters, and manage data remotely *HI97115 Marine Master Photometer -When used with the HI97115 Marine Master Photometer: -Create custom method groups for routine testing -Collect or sync readings from the meter -Share results via PDF or CSV -Review trend data with zoomable graphs -Stay current with firmware updates -Upload and view logs in Hanna Cloud with target ranges and multi-parameter graphing *Compatibility: -Requires iOS 16 or later and Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Screenshots

myAI®4 screens
Hanna Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hanna Lab at 3.7 against myAI®'s 2.3. Hanna Lab also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 21%). myAI®'s advantage is ratings volume (291 vs 11) and device support (4 vs 2). 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

Hanna Lab holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myAI® has 291 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of myAI®'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Hanna Lab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myAI® ships an update every 3 months, Hanna Lab every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myAI® versus Hanna Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyAI®Hanna Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (291 ratings)3.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings291 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC2 Development, LLCHanna Instruments, Inc.

Customer experience

myAI®

All ratings288 ratings
Positive26.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative66.0%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative67.6%

Hanna Lab

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

myAI®

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Lighting schedules not working properly
  • Devices not recognized or disconnecting
  • Time/date resets to incorrect values
  • Acclimation mode gets stuck or doesn't work

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add preset saving and loading
  • Enable WiFi connectivity
  • Improve app organization and navigation
  • Provide detailed instructions and tutorials
  • Add smart home integration capabilities

Hanna Lab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myAI®

No in-app purchases

None

Hanna Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myAI® free?
myAI® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hanna Lab free?
Hanna Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myAI® or Hanna Lab?
Hanna Lab is rated higher. myAI® averages 2.3 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while Hanna Lab averages 3.7 from 11 ratings.
Do myAI® or Hanna Lab have ads?
Neither myAI® nor Hanna Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myAI® or Hanna Lab?
myAI® ships an update every 3 months, and Hanna Lab every 5 months. Most recently, myAI® was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hanna Lab on November 11, 2026.

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