Tri vs Reef Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tri
Control your aquarium lighting with this app. Set custom schedules, simulate sunrise and sunset, and manage your lights remotely via Bluetooth. It offers a master remote and support information for easy operation.
- Master remote control
- 24-hour timer
- Customizable lighting options
- Sunset and sunrise simulation
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Support information
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Interpet Tri-Spec APP for Aquarium lighting, BLE4.0 version. The Tri-Spec APP has the following functions: master remote, 24 hour timer, customize options, sunset & sunrise features and also support information. App need to use Bluetooth, which will not collect any privacy data. Operation video introduction:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYPnFpQvpgY&feature=youtu.be
Reef Pilot
Control your aquarium lighting system remotely. This app helps you set up and maintain natural lighting conditions for your reef tank, recommending intensity and spectrum based on your aquarium's size and lights. It simulates natural light cycles and moon phases for an optimal coral environment.
- Remote lighting control
- Lighting intensity and spectrum recommendations
- PAR value calculation for different depths
- Natural moon phase simulation
- Seasonal daylight length adjustment
- Automatic sunset synchronization
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Reef Pilot App – unser Know-how für dein Riff. Steuere deine Straton X bequem per Smartphone. Die neue ATI Reef Pilot App für iOS unterstützt dich von der ersten Einrichtung bis zur naturnahen Beleuchtung deines Aquariums. Passendes Licht von Anfang an Aus deiner Aquariengröße und der Anzahl deiner Leuchten berechnet die App eine Empfehlung für Intensität und Spektrum – für einen einfachen Einstieg und korallengerechte Beleuchtung. Lichtintensität in jeder Tiefe im Blick Berechnete PAR-Werte zeigen dir die zu erwartende Lichtintensität in verschiedenen Wassertiefen. So kannst du die passenden Plätze für deine Korallen besser einschätzen. Der natürliche Rhythmus deines Lieblingsriffs Hole die Lichtverhältnisse bekannter Riffstandorte in dein Aquarium: mit natürlichem Mondverlauf, wechselnden Mondphasen und auf Wunsch jahreszeitlich angepasster Tageslänge. Die Mondsimulation stimmt sich automatisch auf den Sonnenuntergang deines Aquariums ab.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tri at 27% against Reef Pilot's 0%. Tri also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tri | Reef Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | interpet.co.uk | ATI Aquaristik GmbH |
Customer experience
Tri
Reef Pilot
In-app purchases
Tri
No in-app purchases
Reef Pilot
No in-app purchases









