# Reefability — AI-driven reef tank management

> AI-driven coral reef aquarium management and diagnostics. (iPhone/iPad app by Reefability.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reefability/id6636472070 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Reefability](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762764786)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reefability/id6636472070/reviews.md

## What is Reefability?

Transform your reef keeping experience with Reefability, the revolutionary AI-powered app that brings scientific precision and intelligent analysis to your coral reef aquarium management.
Key Features:

Comprehensive AI Analysis
Our advanced AI model, trained with over a year of scientific research and evidence-based data, analyzes multiple aspects of your reef tank:
Microbiome health
Water chemistry
Bioload balance
Nutrient export efficiency
Light optimization
Flow dynamics
Smart Photo Diagnostics
Simply take a photo of your tank to:
Identify potential issues
Detect pests and problems
Get real-time analysis
Receive evidence-based solutions
Ecosystem Stability
Make informed decisions based on:
Scientific research
Real-world experience
Comprehensive tank analysis
Integrated parameter monitoring

Professional Features:

For Reef Stores:
Enhanced customer service capabilities
Livestock management tools
Client communication features
For Reef Professionals:
Client tank monitoring
Professional service integration
Advanced diagnostic tools

Reefability isn't just another aquarium app – it's your intelligent reef keeping companion that combines cutting-edge AI technology with proven scientific research to help you maintain a thriving reef ecosystem. Whether you're a hobbyist or professional, Reefability provides the tools and insights you need for successful reef keeping.
Join us in revolutionizing the reefing hobby with technology that makes coral keeping more accessible, scientific, and successful than ever before.

## Key features

- AI-driven analysis of reef tank health
- Smart photo diagnostics for issue identification
- Evidence-based solutions and recommendations
- Ecosystem stability insights
- Professional tools for reef stores and professionals
- Integrated parameter monitoring

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12-Month | $24.99 | per year |
| 1-Month | $5.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reefability/id6636472070/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken

*2026-08-05*

App prompts that I must update to use it but is up to date per the App Store. Tried uninstall/reinstall but issue persists

### 2/5 — Waste of money for iPhone users.

*2026-08-05*

Honestly. This app is becoming more of a headache.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2026-05-31, version 1.1.104*

What a waste of money.  Reviews in you tube sing this apps praises but pointless.  The addition of equipment does not contain anywhere near a full list, inc Red Sea gear.  You can find what the AI does by quick searches and there are plenty of free nutrient recording apps.  Please don’t make the same mistake I did and pay for this!

### 3/5 — Not user friendly

*2026-03-29*

Too much going on. Hard to track parameters. Ai is terribly slow and honestly… not very helpful. Definitely need to work out some kinks

### 1/5 — Not Ready

*2026-01-27*

Despite several ICP test results uploaded and weeks worth of testing data, all my pumps, lighting data, the AI still can’t give me insights on my tank.

### 1/5 — Remind me again why I’m paying for this?

*2026-01-12*

Paying a premium for a buggy app. To log in I need to log in close the app and reopen. To input any parameter nothing happens doesn’t save to register. Useless

### 5/5 — Best reef keeping app ever

*2025-12-27*

I’m genuinely amazed by Reefability, especially the Reefer AI. Being able to review my ICP test history and get clear, actionable insights has completely changed how I manage my tank. I can even ask specific questions based on long-term trends, which makes the recommendations feel personalized and trustworthy.

Since using the chemistry forecast, I’ve been able to prevent several issues before they impacted my corals and it shows. My corals are healthier, more stable, and looking better than ever.

This app has become an essential part of my reef keeping routine. Thank you for building such a powerful and thoughtful tool for the reefing community.

### 5/5 — Essential reef keeping app

*2025-12-24*

Reefability has become an essential part of how I manage my reef tank, the insights are clear,the AI tools are incredibly helpful and the app helps me make better decisions with confidence. My tank has never been more stable. Highly recommended for any reefer. 
The ICP tests insights have been a game changer, clear trends, smart recommendations and healthier corals as a result. Thank you please keep adding more great tools in the app.

### 1/5 — Fighting

*2025-12-11, version 1.1.73 3*

If you like fighting an app and it telling you you are wrong all the time and it not letting you change things you know are wrong. And you have all the time in the world . This is the app for you.

### 1/5 — Needs lots of work

*2025-09-23*

Not Worth the Subscription
The AI assistant takes forever to respond, and the lighting section is very limited — mainly geared toward LEDs. There’s no proper support for T5 users, no bulb selection, and no option to set the number of bulbs. The identity is subpar tried using it for algae issue and got several different answers on what it was from 3 different photos of the same algae, Uploading a screenshot of parameters doesn’t actually update them. The home page feels cluttered and busy, and navigation is sluggish overall. It also doesn’t work with Apple’s Magic Keyboard — touch only — which makes it even more frustrating to use. I’ll be sticking with ChatGPT instead. Glad I only paid for a one-month subscription.

## Frequently asked questions about Reefability

### What does Reefability do?

Reefability is an AI-powered app designed to bring scientific precision to coral reef aquarium management. It analyzes various aspects of your reef tank, including microbiome health, water chemistry, and light optimization, to help you maintain a thriving ecosystem.

### How does the smart photo diagnostics feature work?

You can take a photo of your reef tank, and the app's AI will analyze it to identify potential issues, detect pests and problems, and provide real-time analysis. You'll receive evidence-based solutions based on the photo.

### Is Reefability free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This suggests that some advanced features or professional tools may require a purchase.

### Who is Reefability for?

Reefability is designed for both hobbyists who want to improve their reef keeping experience and professionals such as reef stores and service providers who need advanced diagnostic and management tools for their clients' tanks.

### What kind of analysis does the AI perform?

The app's advanced AI model analyzes multiple aspects of your reef tank, including microbiome health, water chemistry, bioload balance, nutrient export efficiency, light optimization, and flow dynamics, drawing on scientific research and evidence-based data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.109 — 2026-08-23

The Captiv8 dosing calculator V3 
Calculates your complete Captiv8 Reef Blueprint, correcting for elements already above target
Every value in your recipe is now editable
Your existing dosing is included, so you only add the difference
Full ICP test history with duplicate detection
With a second ICP test, depletion is measured from your own tank instead of a default rate

### 1.1.108 — 2026-08-19

Reefability Display Pre-order link

### 1.1.105 — 2026-08-06

Updated Ideal Temperature Ranges
Based on the latest pathogen research, we've adjusted ideal reef tank temperatures to minimize disease risk. The new range keeps you below the threshold where coral and fish pathogen activity spikes.

Smarter Reefer AI Tank Evaluations
Reefer AI now delivers a more comprehensive evaluation of your tank, informed by recent marine aquarium studies and global pattern analysis drawn from reef tanks around the world. It weighs your parameters, livestock, and equipment, light and flow, pest control together, so you get guidance shaped by what's actually working in systems like yours, not just textbook targets.

More Accurate Bioload Calculations
We've refined how bioload is calculated to better reflect real world stocking. The model now accounts more precisely for species-specific waste production, adult size versus current size, and your system's total water volume and filtration giving you a clearer picture of how much headroom you actually have.

### 1.1.104 — 2026-04-20

Your task list is now cleaner and self-updating complete a task with clear overdue badge and the next due date sets itself. Plus: every piece of equipment in your tank comes with tailored maintenance tasks.

### 1.1.102 — 2026-04-17

Performance Improvements in Tank Details

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