# SYNA vs ATI ReefTECH

The clearest difference is rating: SYNA at 3.4 against ATI ReefTECH's 1.8. SYNA also leads on ratings volume (370 vs 6). ATI ReefTECH's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SYNA holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYNA has 370 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of SYNA's written reviews are positive against 0% of ATI ReefTECH's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SYNA | ATI ReefTECH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syna-g-cloud/id1472134425/reviews)** | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ati-reeftech/id6443730588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **370** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **3.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 179 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxspect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080917074) | [ATI Aquaristik GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648857000) |

## What reviewers say

### SYNA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syna-g-cloud/id1472134425)

Control Maxspect WIFI series equipment wirelessly. Manage multiple devices, including Maxspect Jump Series Lights, through a cloud-based platform. Enjoy seamless integration and enhanced functionality for your aquarium setup.

**Highlights:** Wireless control for Maxspect WIFI series, Manage multiple devices, Supports Maxspect Jump Series Lights, Cloud Platform Technology integration, Remote equipment management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Hardware quality is solid and reliable
- ⚙️ Manual controller works adequately
- 🎯 Remote control capability when functioning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent WiFi connection failures
- 🐛 App crashes frequently and unexpectedly
- ❌ Unreliable device pairing and reconnection
- 🔌 Connection drops constantly even when nearby
- 😕 Confusing and non-intuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to devices on first attempt
- WiFi connection drops and requires hard reset
- App crashes when adjusting settings or flow percentages
- Form validation errors preventing access
- Devices disappear from account after updates

**Requested features**

- AM/PM time format for scheduling
- Granular daily scheduling with time-based profiles
- Group control for multiple devices
- Preset profiles and modes matching device capabilities
- Temperature control for heaters


### ATI ReefTECH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ati-reeftech/id6443730588)

Manage your WiFi-based ATI devices, including the Straton and Straton Pro, directly from your mobile device. This application offers control over your aquarium equipment.

**Highlights:** Manage WiFi-based ATI devices, Control Straton devices, Control Straton Pro devices, Remote device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SYNA free?

SYNA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ATI ReefTECH free?

ATI ReefTECH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SYNA or ATI ReefTECH?

SYNA is rated higher. SYNA averages 3.4 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while ATI ReefTECH averages 1.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do SYNA or ATI ReefTECH have ads?

Neither SYNA nor ATI ReefTECH shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*