ReefBeat vs MyJUWEL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReefBeat
Control all your smart aquarium devices from a single, intuitive interface. Manage lighting, water pumps, and supplement dosing for a thriving aquatic environment.
- Unified device control
- ReefLED lighting management
- ReefWave pump control
- ReefDose dosing system management
- User-friendly interface
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ReefBeat App provides a user-friendly single fully featured interface for all of Red Sea's smart aquarium devices including ReefLED lighting, ReefWave pumps and the ReefDose supplement dosing system.
MyJUWEL
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Discover the full range of features and experience your aquarium anew. The official app for controlling your smart JUWEL products allows you to easily manage the smart components in your aquarium and provides unrestricted control via HeliaLux AppControl or SmartFeed AppControl. COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA, SIRI, AND GOOGLE Use your voice assistant to control your smart JUWEL products. The MyJUWEL App is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, making it even easier to manage your aquarium with voice commands. FAQ & FEEDBACK Do you have questions or comments? In the app, you'll find the "FAQ & Feedback" section where you can contact us directly. Our official email address is service@juwel-aquarium.de.
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Verdict
ReefBeat and MyJUWEL are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
ReefBeat ships an update fortnightly, MyJUWEL every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReefBeat | MyJUWEL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 337 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RedSea | JUWEL Aquarium AG & Co. KG |
Bugs and requests
ReefBeat
Reported bugs
3 issues- App forgets aquarium settings
- Devices randomly disconnect from WiFi
- Firmware updates fail to install properly
Requested features
4 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- More customization options for lighting and dosing
- Integration with other smart home platforms
- Better notification and alert system
MyJUWEL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ReefBeat
No in-app purchases
MyJUWEL
No in-app purchases
