Comparison

Reef Brite 2.0 vs Senrium

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

Head to head
About

Reef Brite 2.0

Control your Reef Brite lighting system via Bluetooth. Create custom light schedules, preview them quickly, and sync your device's clock automatically. Offers dual-channel control and an override feature for easy adjustments.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth control
  • Custom light schedules
  • Dual channel control
  • Quick time preview
  • Override feature
  • Automatic clock sync
Features
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• Control your Reef Brite lighting product using our Bluetooth interface (sold separately). • Easy to use and connect. • Use the preloaded profile or create your own light schedule. • Dual channel control. • Quick time preview of your light schedule. • Override feature for viewing without changing your program schedule. • Automatically syncs clock with your device. Reef Brite manufactures aquarium lighting products for home, industrial, and commercial use. For more information, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/ReefBrite

About

Senrium

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The Senrium app enables mobile devices to connect with a variety of sensor products, offering real-time monitoring of critical aquarium parameters that can swiftly change during emergencies. Currently, the Senrium offers the H1 Aquarium Monitor, which safeguards both you and your aquarium against equipment failures like malfunctioning heaters, chillers, pumps, filters, or leaks. Unlike expensive, cumbersome, and intricate aquarium controllers, Senrium simplifies the setup process: just place the sensor in your tank and define your limits. Senrium will promptly alert you when your aquarium requires attention.

Screenshots

Reef Brite 2.04 screens
Senrium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reef Brite 2.0 at none against Senrium's 3. Reef Brite 2.0 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Senrium's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, 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. Senrium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Reef Brite 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reef Brite 2.0 ships an update every 14 months, Senrium every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Reef Brite 2.0 versus Senrium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReef Brite 2.0Senrium
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIllumination Technology, Inc.Samuel Steele

In-app purchases

None

Reef Brite 2.0

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Senrium

Subscriptions3
  • Single Aquarium (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • Mutli (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • +Pro (Monthly)$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Reef Brite 2.0 free?
Reef Brite 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Senrium free?
Senrium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reef Brite 2.0 or Senrium have ads?
Senrium shows ads; Reef Brite 2.0 does not.
Which is updated more often, Reef Brite 2.0 or Senrium?
Reef Brite 2.0 ships an update every 14 months, and Senrium every 6 weeks. Most recently, Reef Brite 2.0 was updated on July 8, 2026 and Senrium on September 16, 2026.

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