ReefKinetics Cloud Controller vs Reef Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReefKinetics Cloud Controller
This app simplifies aquarium maintenance for both experienced and new reef enthusiasts. It assists with complex environments and makes the hobby less intimidating. The associated device helps run tests and fix potential issues.
- Assists advanced reefers
- Simplifies hobby for new enthusiasts
- Runs reagent-based tests
- Runs probe-based tests
- Helps fix potential issues
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Is a venture-backed company based in Beirut, created and driven by passion and long experience in Reef aquariums. With capabilities in design, engineering, hardware, software and chemistry; we aim at simplifying aquarium maintenance by: • Assisting advanced reefers that grow complex environments. • Making this hobby less intimidating for new enthusiasts. Reefbot is a device that has different purposes of watching, reporting and caring for your aquarium. Reefbot will allow you to easily: • Run reagent-based tests. • Run probe-based tests. • Fix different potential issues.
Reef Buddy
Easily log, monitor, and analyze your saltwater aquarium's critical parameters. Get smart insights and personalized advice to maintain a healthy reef tank. Syncs across devices and offers guidance for manual test results.
- Log critical aquarium parameters
- Monitor KH, salinity, pH, Ca, Mg, and more
- Analyze data with automated insights
- Sync data across iPhone and iPad
- Guidance for manual test kit results
- Personalized advice with premium subscription
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Reef Buddy – Track Your Reef Tank With Confidence Reef Buddy is the reef tracker and water test log built for saltwater tank and saltwater aquarium keepers. Log water tests, monitor parameter trends, and understand what is changing in your reef before small swings become real problems. Track Every Essential Reef Parameter Record KH, salinity, pH, Ca, Mg, NO₂, NO₃, PO₄, SiO₂, temperature, and more. Keep a clear aquarium log with visual trends for the values reef keepers watch most. Smart Insights for Saltwater Aquariums Get automated insights from your measurements so you can react earlier, keep your reef tank stable, and make better maintenance decisions. Sync Across Devices All your data is safely stored and automatically synced across your iPhone and iPad. Manual Test Help Enter results from your favorite test kits faster with guided steps designed for reef routines, regular water tests, and day-to-day reef journaling. Unlock Premium with Shrimpy Shrimpy, your reef assistant, unlocks powerful features: • Expert analysis of your tank data • Personalized advice • Photo analysis of your aquarium • Start and continue conversations with Shrimpy for personalized reefing tips Why Reef Keepers Choose Reef Buddy • Built for reef tanks and saltwater aquariums • Clean tracking without unnecessary clutter • Compatible with major test kits, including Red Sea, Salifert, Hanna, and more Subscription Info Shrimpy Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage your subscription anytime in your Apple account settings. Terms & Privacy Policy: https://reef-buddy.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reef Buddy at 55% against ReefKinetics Cloud Controller's 0%. Reef Buddy also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (20 vs 5). ReefKinetics Cloud Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Reef Buddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ReefKinetics Cloud Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reef Buddy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ReefKinetics Cloud Controller's written reviews are positive against 55% of Reef Buddy's.
ReefKinetics Cloud Controller ships an update monthly, Reef Buddy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ReefKinetics Cloud Controller | Reef Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 3.9 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reef Kinetics sal | District Web |
Customer experience
ReefKinetics Cloud Controller
Reef Buddy
In-app purchases
ReefKinetics Cloud Controller
No in-app purchases
Reef Buddy
- Reef Buddy Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- Reef Buddy Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Reef buddy pro month$3.991 Month
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- Reef buddy pro annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year
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