Comparison

Chihiros Magic vs Reef Trak

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

Head to head
About

Chihiros Magic

Control aquarium lights and devices via Bluetooth. Schedule sunrise and sunset effects, set parameters for 24-hour smart operation, and manage your Chihiros products in real-time.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device control
  • Real-time timing dimming
  • Sunrise and sunset simulation
  • 24-hour smart operation
  • Parameter setting
Features
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The control system is designed for Chihiros‘s various series of lights and aquarium products, real-time timing dimming of the lamps and lanterns through the mobile phone Bluetooth connection Chihiros device controller, sunrise and sunset functions and it can quickly set the sunrise and sunset effects for the Chihiros series products ( Chihiros doctor) Set parameters to realize 24-hour smart operation and other functions

About

Reef Trak

Manage your reef aquarium with detailed tracking of water parameters, dosing schedules, and livestock. Plan maintenance, map light intensity, and correct photos for a true-to-life view. Export data for AI analysis and track expenses for comprehensive aquarium care.

Highlights
  • Water parameter tracking
  • Dosing planning and logging
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Livestock cataloging
  • PAR map creation
  • Photo and video correction
  • Expense tracking
Features
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Reef Trak is an all-in-one reef tank manager for reef keepers who want more than a basic parameter log. Track water parameters, plan dosing, schedule maintenance, manage livestock, save photos, build PAR maps, import controller data, track expenses, and create reports across iOS and the web. Build a complete reef care history, then export real tank data to AI tools with TrakAI. FREE TO START. ONE-TIME PREMIUM UPGRADE. Reef Trak includes a free version with parameter tracking and core reef tank tools. Reef Trak Premium is available as a one-time upgrade. No monthly subscription. No yearly subscription. Pay once and use Premium tools without another recurring app bill. PARAMETERS Track alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, phosphate, salinity, temperature, pH, ORP, iodine, potassium, trace elements, and other reef tank parameters. Follow trends, spot drift, review stability, and see clear in-range or out-of-range indicators. DOSING Plan and track two-part, All-For-Reef, kalkwasser, trace elements, supplements, and custom routines. Use manual and guided dosing tools, bottle tracking, dose logging, reminders, and parameter connections to keep dosing tied to your real tank history. MAINTENANCE Create recurring tasks for water changes, filter swaps, probe calibration, dosing reminders, equipment checks, deep cleans, and custom care routines. Use weekly, fortnightly, monthly, yearly, every N days, or specific weekday schedules. Home screen widgets help show what is due today. LIVESTOCK Catalog fish, coral, and inverts with photos, care notes, acquisition history, tank placement, and long-term records. PAR MAPS Capture PAR readings across your reef tank and map them visually to understand coral placement, lighting coverage, and tank zones. TRAKTONE PHOTO & VIDEO CORRECTION Reef lighting can make photos and videos look far more blue than they appear in person. TrakTone helps correct reef tank photos and videos so corals, fish, and aquascapes look closer to what your eyes see. EQUIPMENT, EXPENSES & RECEIPTS Track equipment, food, dosing products, livestock purchases, maintenance costs, and other reef expenses. Receipt Scan Assist helps turn receipts into structured expense records. CONTROLLER IMPORTS & ICP TESTING Bring reef tank data into Reef Trak from supported controllers and testing systems, including Apex, Trident, and more. Track ICP results and keep lab testing connected to your tank history. EMAIL UPDATES Get reef-themed tank summary emails to stay connected to what is happening across your tanks, especially when managing multiple aquariums. REPORTS & AI EXPORTS Export parameter summaries, dosing logs, maintenance history, livestock notes, and other tank records in formats ready for AI tools. PRIVACY & DATA CONTROL Your tanks are your data. Reef Trak does not run ads and does not sell reef hobbyist data. Your reef records are protected with encryption on your device and on our backend. Free CSV export lets you take your tank history wherever you need it. Reef Trak is actively developed with frequent updates shaped by the reefkeeping community.

Screenshots

Chihiros Magic4 screens
Reef Trak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reef Trak at 100% against Chihiros Magic's 9%. Reef Trak also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Chihiros Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). 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 Trak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chihiros Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reef Trak holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reef Trak has 48 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Chihiros Magic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reef Trak's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chihiros Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, Reef Trak weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Chihiros Magic versus Reef Trak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChihiros MagicReef Trak
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)4.8 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings748 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Ogino Biotechnology Co., Ltd.Reef Research Labs LLC

Customer experience

Chihiros Magic

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral57.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive8.6%
Neutral17.1%
Negative74.3%

Reef Trak

All ratings47 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chihiros Magic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Reef Trak

One-time1
  • Reef Trak Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Chihiros Magic free?
Chihiros Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reef Trak free?
Reef Trak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chihiros Magic or Reef Trak?
Reef Trak is rated higher. Chihiros Magic averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Reef Trak averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.
Do Chihiros Magic or Reef Trak have ads?
Neither Chihiros Magic nor Reef Trak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chihiros Magic or Reef Trak?
Chihiros Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reef Trak weekly. Most recently, Chihiros Magic was updated on November 2, 2026 and Reef Trak on November 4, 2026.

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