Comparison

Moon V3 vs Reef Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Moon V3

Features
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The Coral Box Moon LED has 6 dimming channels controlled via an app on your Apple smart phone. You can set a full sunrise and sunset schedule as well as lightening storms and cloud cover. By using this app,you can regulate the smart light(light with our smart hardware system)as you wish to be more suitable for the specific purpose or special environment. There are two main functions can be realized in the system. First,you can control the smart light to be brighter or darker. Besides you can set the timer to turn on/off the smart light. More modes in the App to be chosen to make your light more special and funny.

About

Reef Buddy

Easily log, monitor, and analyze your saltwater aquarium's critical parameters. Get smart insights and personalized advice to maintain a healthy reef tank. Syncs across devices and offers guidance for manual test results.

Highlights
  • Log critical aquarium parameters
  • Monitor KH, salinity, pH, Ca, Mg, and more
  • Analyze data with automated insights
  • Sync data across iPhone and iPad
  • Guidance for manual test kit results
  • Personalized advice with premium subscription
Features
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Reef Buddy – Track Your Reef Tank With Confidence Reef Buddy is the reef tracker and water test log built for saltwater tank and saltwater aquarium keepers. Log water tests, monitor parameter trends, and understand what is changing in your reef before small swings become real problems. Track Every Essential Reef Parameter Record KH, salinity, pH, Ca, Mg, NO₂, NO₃, PO₄, SiO₂, temperature, and more. Keep a clear aquarium log with visual trends for the values reef keepers watch most. Smart Insights for Saltwater Aquariums Get automated insights from your measurements so you can react earlier, keep your reef tank stable, and make better maintenance decisions. Sync Across Devices All your data is safely stored and automatically synced across your iPhone and iPad. Manual Test Help Enter results from your favorite test kits faster with guided steps designed for reef routines, regular water tests, and day-to-day reef journaling. Unlock Premium with Shrimpy Shrimpy, your reef assistant, unlocks powerful features: • Expert analysis of your tank data • Personalized advice • Photo analysis of your aquarium • Start and continue conversations with Shrimpy for personalized reefing tips Why Reef Keepers Choose Reef Buddy • Built for reef tanks and saltwater aquariums • Clean tracking without unnecessary clutter • Compatible with major test kits, including Red Sea, Salifert, Hanna, and more Subscription Info Shrimpy Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage your subscription anytime in your Apple account settings. Terms & Privacy Policy: https://reef-buddy.app

Screenshots

Moon V31 screens
Reef Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moon V3 at none against Reef Buddy's 4. Moon V3 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reef Buddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Moon V3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Moon V3 versus Reef Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoon V3Reef Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—20 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer华 李maxime marinel

In-app purchases

None

Moon V3

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Reef Buddy

Subscriptions4
  • Reef Buddy Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Reef Buddy Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Reef buddy pro month$3.991 Month
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  • Reef buddy pro annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Moon V3 free?
Moon V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reef Buddy free?
Reef Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Moon V3 or Reef Buddy have ads?
Neither Moon V3 nor Reef Buddy shows ads.

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