ReefBeat vs ReefRanks
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.
ReefRanks
This app allows saltwater reef hobbyists to create a digital portfolio of their coral collections. It uses AI for coral identification, unlocks collectible cards, and fosters a global community for enthusiasts to connect and share their passion.
- Digital coral collection portfolio
- AI-powered coral verification
- Collectible Coral Cards
- ReefXP and leaderboards
- Extensive coral database
- Coral marketplace
- Community profiles and connections
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ReefRanks is the ultimate collectors app for saltwater reef hobbyists, transforming your real-life coral collection into a verified digital portfolio. Use AI-powered coral identification to verify corals you actually own, unlock collectible Coral Cards, earn ReefXP, and compete with reefers around the world. Every Coral Card in your collection represents a real coral that has been verified through ReefRanks—making your digital reef a true reflection of your aquarium. Features: • Digital Coral Collection – Organize and showcase the corals you own in a beautiful digital portfolio. Discover new species, complete sets, and grow your collection over time. • Coral Verification – Verify your real corals with AI to add them to your collection and unlock collectible Coral Cards. • ReefXP & Leaderboards – Earn ReefXP for collecting, verifying, and participating in the community. Level up and compete on global leaderboards. • Coral Database – Browse an extensive coral database with active coral listings. • Market Insights – Track coral price trends and market activity to stay informed about the hobby. • Coral Marketplace - Browse physical coral listings from reef hobbyists and sellers and discover new additions for your reef. • Profiles & Community – Create your reef profile, share your collection, and connect with reefers worldwide. Whether you're just starting your first reef tank or managing a world-class coral collection, ReefRanks helps you document your journey, grow your collection, and become part of a global community of passionate reef keepers. **Important:** Coral Cards can only be earned by verifying real corals that you own. ReefRanks is designed to celebrate authentic reef keeping and real-world collections. Terms of Service: https://reefranks.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://reefranks.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ReefRanks at 5.0 against ReefBeat's 2.6. ReefBeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. ReefRanks sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. ReefBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.
ReefRanks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReefBeat has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ReefBeat ships an update fortnightly, ReefRanks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReefBeat | ReefRanks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (1.8K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 337 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RedSea | ReefRanks, LLC |
Customer experience
ReefBeat
ReefRanks
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
ReefRanks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ReefBeat
No in-app purchases
ReefRanks
- Collector Monthly3 Days trial$7.001 Month
- Pro Reefer Monthly3 Days trial$15.001 Month
- Collector Yearly3 Days trial$70.001 Year
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- Pro Reefer Yearly3 Days trial$150.001 Year
