SYNA vs Reef Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SYNA
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.
- Wireless control for Maxspect WIFI series
- Manage multiple devices
- Supports Maxspect Jump Series Lights
- Cloud Platform Technology integration
- Remote equipment management
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This App is based on Clouds Platform Technology, designed to control Maxspect WIFI series equipments. It can provide wireless control to one or multiple Maxspect WIFI series equipments，including Maxspect Jump Series Lights.
Reef Pilot
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Reef Pilot is ATI Aquaristik's control app for modern saltwater aquariums. The app allows for convenient Bluetooth connection and precise control of the new StratonX aquarium light. Lighting intensity, color channels, and time schedules can be individually adjusted to create optimal lighting conditions for corals and fish – simply, intuitively, and directly from your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Reef Pilot at daily against SYNA's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SYNA ships an update every 10 days, Reef Pilot daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SYNA | Reef Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (341 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 341 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxspect | ATI Aquaristik GmbH |
Bugs and requests
SYNA
Reported bugs
15 issues- 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
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- Scheduled settings reset or fail to save
- App closes when selecting device
- Buffer wheel spinning indefinitely
- SDK initialization errors after updates
- Device mode switches unexpectedly to default
- Time on device goes out of sync daily
- AP mode no longer works after iOS updates
- Blank screens and unresponsive UI
- Login credentials not remembered
- Connection timeout errors during login
Requested features
12 requests- 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
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- Advanced flow modes available on device
- 5G WiFi support
- Automatic app updates
- Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
- Offline mode with local control
- Integration with Apex controller systems
- Step-by-step setup instructions in app
Reef Pilot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SYNA
No in-app purchases
Reef Pilot
No in-app purchases
