SmartController For Light vs Aquarino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartController For Light
Control your smart lights with this application. Adjust brightness, set timers for automatic on/off, and explore various modes to customize your lighting experience for any occasion or environment. Requires compatible smart hardware.
- Brightness adjustment
- On/off timer
- Customizable lighting modes
- Smart hardware integration
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This App is designed to control the smart light.By using this app，you can regulate the smart light (light with our smart hardware system) as you wish to be more suitable for the specific purpose or special environment. There are two main functions can be realized in the system.First,you can control the smart light to be brighter or darker.Besides you can set the timer to turn on/off the the smart light.More modes in the App to be chosen to make your light more special and funny.
Aquarino
Manage and monitor your aquarium in real time with IoT device integration. Provides standalone tools like maintenance calculators and aquarism tips for all skill levels.
- Real-time parameter monitoring
- IoT device management
- Maintenance calculators
- Aquarism guides and tips
- Personalized recommendations
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The Aquarino App is the central control interface for Aquarino IoT devices, allowing you to manage and monitor your aquarium in a practical and precise way. Through a seamless connection with your equipment, you can track essential parameters in real time such as temperature, pH, alkalinity, and much more—ensuring a stable and healthy environment for your fish and plants. For users who do not yet own an Aquarino device, the app still provides valuable standalone tools, including specialized maintenance calculators, guides, and personalized aquarism tips. These features make it a useful companion even before adopting the full ecosystem. Designed for both beginners and experienced aquarists, the Aquarino App is a powerful and intuitive tool to keep your aquarium healthy, balanced, and fully under control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aquarino at 5.0 against SmartController For Light's 1.0. Aquarino also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). SmartController For Light's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aquarino holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
SmartController For Light ships an update fortnightly, Aquarino every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartController For Light | Aquarino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 华 李 | Laercio Mendonca |
Customer experience
SmartController For Light
Aquarino
In-app purchases
SmartController For Light
No in-app purchases
Aquarino
No in-app purchases
Questions
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