Comparison

Jebao Aqua vs ReefCtrl

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

Head to head
About

Jebao Aqua

This app controls aquarium lights to mimic natural sunlight, creating an ideal environment for marine life. It enhances the viewing experience by providing a realistic underwater ambiance.

Highlights
  • Simulates natural sunlight
  • Creates realistic marine environment
  • Enhances viewing effect
  • Supports fish and coral habitats
Features
Read full description

Jebao aquarium lights can imitate the natural light of the sea floor very well, and the effect is remarkable, It can provide a natural living environment for fish, corals and other marine life in the aquarium, andalso provide a good viewing effect.

About

ReefCtrl

Manage your reef aquarium with this intelligent platform. Monitor equipment, track water chemistry, and receive smart alerts. It integrates with Neptune Apex controllers and offers AI-powered assistance for hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Neptune Apex integration
  • Smart alerts and notifications
  • Water chemistry tracking
  • Dosing management
  • AI reef assistant
  • Equipment and livestock management
Features
Read full description

Take full control of your reef aquarium with ReefCtrl — the intelligent reef management platform built for serious hobbyists. NEPTUNE APEX INTEGRATION Sync your Apex controller automatically via apex fusion — no port forwarding or tunnels needed. Monitor all outlets live, toggle equipment with safety confirmations, and track power consumption in real time. SMART ALERTS Get push notifications the moment something needs attention — parameter spikes, Apex offline, maintenance due, or dosing containers running low. Dismiss with intelligent cooldowns so you only hear what matters. WATER CHEMISTRY TRACKING Log and chart Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium, pH, Salinity, Nitrate, Phosphate and more. Visualise 30-day trends. Import ICP lab results from Triton, ATI, or Fauna Marin with AI-powered analysis. DOSING MANAGEMENT Track Fauna Marin Balling, ESV B-Ionic, Red Sea Reef Foundation, Kalkwasser and more. Monitor Neptune DDR container levels live. Log doses with one tap — no typing required. AI REEF ASSISTANT Chat with AI about your tank. Generate Neptune Apex programming code in plain English. Get personalised recommendations based on your actual parameters. EQUIPMENT & LIVESTOCK Manage your full equipment list with maintenance schedules and reminders. Track your fish and coral with species-specific care notes. ReefCtrl works with or without a Neptune Apex. Start with manual parameter logging and add automation as you grow.

Screenshots

Jebao Aqua4 screens
ReefCtrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReefCtrl at 100% against Jebao Aqua's 10%. ReefCtrl also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jebao Aqua ships an update every 5 weeks, ReefCtrl every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jebao Aqua versus ReefCtrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJebao AquaReefCtrl
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer中山市捷宝电子电器有限公司Jayanth Vignesh Ramachandran

Customer experience

Jebao Aqua

All ratings62 ratings
Positive14.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative83.9%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive10.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative85.0%

ReefCtrl

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jebao Aqua

No in-app purchases

None

ReefCtrl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jebao Aqua free?
Jebao Aqua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReefCtrl free?
ReefCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jebao Aqua or ReefCtrl have ads?
Neither Jebao Aqua nor ReefCtrl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jebao Aqua or ReefCtrl?
Jebao Aqua ships an update every 5 weeks, and ReefCtrl every 9 days. Most recently, Jebao Aqua was updated on October 6, 2026 and ReefCtrl on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons