Comparison

Dosing Pump 2 vs Reef Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Dosing Pump 2

Control your Kamoer X4 dosing pump with this dedicated aquarium breeding application. Monitor temperature with alarms, set automatic dosing schedules, manually adjust liquid levels, and view real-time liquid bottle status.

Highlights
  • Temperature monitoring with alarm thresholds
  • Automatic dosing parameter setting
  • Customizable dosing frequency and quantity
  • Manual dosing control and calibration
  • Real-time liquid level display
Features
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This application is used to control Kamoer X4 dosing pump, dedicated to Aquarium breeding, application contains four modules, 1.Temperature display modules,you can set the temperature alarm threshold in this module,when the dosing pump temperature exceeds the alert thresholds,dosing pump will make warning sounds, this module can display real-time temperature and time the temperature of the last 24 hours; 2.Automatic dosing module, it can automatic set the dosing parameters in this module, you can control the pump dosing with frequency and drops of a certain quantitative, time and quantitative can also be customized; 3.Manual control modules, you can manually adjust the dosing quantitative in this module, this module also contains calibration; 4.Liquid display module, you can see the liquid level status of liquid bottles in this module

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Dosing Pump 22 screens
Reef Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reef Buddy at 3.9 against Dosing Pump 2's 1.0. Reef Buddy also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 16%) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). Dosing Pump 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reef Buddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Dosing Pump 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reef Buddy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reef Buddy has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Dosing Pump 2's written reviews are positive against 55% of Reef Buddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dosing Pump 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Reef Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dosing Pump 2 versus Reef Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDosing Pump 2Reef Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings220 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamoer Fluild Tech (shanghai) Co., Ltd.District Web

Customer experience

Dosing Pump 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.9%

Reef Buddy

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

In-app purchases

None

Dosing Pump 2

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Reef Buddy

Subscriptions4
  • 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

Questions

Is Dosing Pump 2 free?
Dosing Pump 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reef Buddy free?
Reef Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dosing Pump 2 or Reef Buddy?
Reef Buddy is rated higher. Dosing Pump 2 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Reef Buddy averages 3.9 from 20 ratings.
Do Dosing Pump 2 or Reef Buddy have ads?
Neither Dosing Pump 2 nor Reef Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dosing Pump 2 or Reef Buddy?
Dosing Pump 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Reef Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dosing Pump 2 was updated on September 30, 2026 and Reef Buddy on October 24, 2026.

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