ReefBeat vs Linkself
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.
Linkself
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Linkself helps you understand and take care of your emotional well-being — starting with how you feel right now. Record Your Mood Capture your emotions throughout the day. Log what you're feeling, why, and let Linkself help you build a clearer picture of your inner world. See Your Patterns Review your mood history over days, weeks, and months. Spot trends, recognize triggers, and gain insight into what affects your emotional health. Talk to Someone Who Understands Sometimes tracking isn't enough — you need to be heard. Based on your mood, Linkself connects you with a supportive listener who matches your needs. Share what's on your mind in a safe, private conversation. Why Linkself? - Simple, quick mood logging - Visual mood history and trends - Personalized listener matching - Private, judgment-free conversations - Built around your emotional well-being Your feelings matter. Linkself is here to help you see them, understand them, and find support when you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReefBeat at none against Linkself's 4. ReefBeat also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 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. Linkself sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ReefBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReefBeat | Linkself |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 337 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RedSea | HK NOOPSYCHE CO., LIMITED |
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
Linkself
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ReefBeat
No in-app purchases
Linkself
- 0.99$0.99
- 4.99$4.99
- 9.99$9.99
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- 14.99$14.99
