Comparison

ReefBeat vs ReefLogger

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

Head to head
About

ReefBeat

Control all your smart aquarium devices from a single, intuitive interface. Manage lighting, water pumps, and supplement dosing for a thriving aquatic environment.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

ReefLogger

Features
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ReefLog is the fast, private way to keep your saltwater or reef aquarium stable — and the only log that tells you what to actually do about your numbers. Most aquarium apps just store readings. ReefLog reads the trend and turns it into action: it sees your alkalinity slipping, projects when it will fall out of range, and recommends the exact dose to hold it steady. LOG IN SECONDS • Track alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, phosphate, salinity, temperature, and pH • Sensible ideal ranges built in, with instant in-range / out-of-range feedback • Back-date readings and fix mistakes easily SEE TRENDS BEFORE TROUBLE • Clean history charts with the ideal range shaded in • A "Today" view that surfaces what needs attention, ranked by urgency • Early warnings when a parameter is trending out of range KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DOSE • Calibrate your supplements once to your own tank — no guessing a brand's strength • Get precise maintenance doses that offset your tank's real consumption • Get correction plans that respect safe daily raise limits STAY ON SCHEDULE • Maintenance reminders for water changes, dosing, and filter care • Per-task notifications, fully on-device PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything stays on your device — no account, no cloud, no tracking • Your tank data is yours Everything in ReefLog is free for a single tank — full history, trend charts, the dosing planner, maintenance reminders, and CSV export. A one-time premium upgrade adds unlimited tanks so you can track every system you keep — pay once, yours forever. No subscription. Whether you run a nano reef or a mixed reef showpiece, ReefLog helps you keep it stable with less guesswork.

Screenshots

ReefBeat4 screens
ReefLogger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReefBeat at none against ReefLogger's 1. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReefLogger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReefBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ReefBeat versus ReefLogger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReefBeatReefLogger
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRedSeaJan Roldan Hernandez

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

ReefLogger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ReefBeat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ReefLogger

One-time1
  • ReefLogger Pro$9.99

Questions

Is ReefBeat free?
ReefBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReefLogger free?
ReefLogger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReefBeat or ReefLogger have ads?
Neither ReefBeat nor ReefLogger shows ads.

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