Comparison

Orphek vs Aquawiz

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

Head to head
About

Orphek

Control and monitor Orphek Atlantik V4 and V3 Plus LED lighting systems wirelessly. Manage your aquarium lights from any location with internet access, offering advanced programming and monitoring capabilities.

Highlights
  • Wireless IoT control
  • Remote monitoring
  • Programming capabilities
  • Local and global access
  • Supports Atlantik V4/V3 Plus series
Features
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Orphek App for control Orphek Atlantik V4 and V3 Plus Control & monitor Wireless(IoT) ALL Orphek Atlantik v4/V3 Plus LED Lighting Series Our newest technology features built-in wireless control IoT - Internet of Things allowing users to easily program, control, and monitor their light(s) locally or from any location in the world where internet access is available (Wifi/3G/4G). The app is available free of charge for IOS (Iphone ,Ipad ). This App is for: Atlantik V4/V3 plus - https://orphek.com/atlantik-v4-reef-aquarium-led-lighting/ Atlantik P300 v4 Plus - https://orphek.com/atlantik-p300-v4-plus-reef-aquarium-led-lighting/ Atlantik Compact V4/V3 plus - https://orphek.com/orphek-atlantik-compact-v3-plus-internet-of-things-aquarium-led-lighting/ Atlantik P 110 V4/V3 plus

About

Aquawiz

Automate and monitor your aquarium's water quality for optimal coral health. This app provides real-time tracking of key parameters like KH and pH, with automated dosing and seamless integration with smart aquarium gear.

Highlights
  • Real-time KH and pH tracking
  • Automated dosing control
  • Calcium reactor control
  • Trace element dosing system
  • Remote monitoring and alerts
  • Trend charting and insights
Features
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AquaWiz - Smarter Reefs. Happier Corals. Take the stress out of reef keeping with AquaWiz's smart aquarium gear, designed to help your KH, pH, and calcium levels stay reef-perfect automatically. KHA - KH Monitoring & Auto Dosing • Real-time KH and pH tracking to keep your water chemistry stable • Automated dosing - precision control without the hassle • Syncs seamlessly with CRA to boost calcium reactor performance • Beautiful charts and insights to help you track trends over time CRA - Smart Calcium Reactor Control • Manages Ca, Mg, and alkalinity with surgical precision • Auto-adjusts based on live KH data from KHA • Remote monitoring equals less stress, more reef zen Other AquaWiz Goodies • ClearSea Dosing System for trace element perfection • A growing lineup of smart, connected reef tools Why AquaWiz? • Full ecosystem: KHA and CRA work together in harmony • Remote control and automation right from your phone • Get alerts and insights when your tank needs attention • Manage multiple devices in one sleek app Whether you're just starting out or running a coral kingdom, AquaWiz makes reefing simpler, smarter, and more fun. Let your reef run itself. Start with AquaWiz today!

Screenshots

Orphek3 screens
Aquawiz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aquawiz at 100% against Orphek's 50%. Aquawiz also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Orphek's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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

Aquawiz holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Orphek's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aquawiz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orphek ships an update every 11 months, Aquawiz every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Orphek versus Aquawiz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrphekAquawiz
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORPHEK LIMITEDKUAN TING PAN

Customer experience

Orphek

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Aquawiz

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Orphek

No in-app purchases

None

Aquawiz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orphek free?
Orphek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aquawiz free?
Aquawiz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orphek or Aquawiz?
Aquawiz is rated higher. Orphek averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Aquawiz averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Orphek or Aquawiz have ads?
Neither Orphek nor Aquawiz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orphek or Aquawiz?
Orphek ships an update every 11 months, and Aquawiz every 2 months. Most recently, Orphek was updated on November 2, 2026 and Aquawiz on November 4, 2026.

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