Comparison

Smart Reef vs MOAI®

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

Head to head

Smart Reef

marine aquarium management

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 1.619 ratingsView app →

About

Smart Reef

Manage your marine aquarium with this app. It provides device management, alerts for issues, and detailed historical data. A central dashboard offers a clear overview of your aquarium's status and device operations.

Highlights

Device management
Aquarium alerts
Measurement history
Operational status dashboard
Planned job journal
Preset sharing

Features

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Functionality: • device management • alerts when any problems occur in the aquarium • presentation of measurements and the operational status of devices • device operation and measurements history • clear, collective dashboard with information on device operation • modern table of parameters measured in the aquarium • unique journal of planned jobs and aquarium task history integrated with devices Devices may be connected via a Wi-Fi network and your home router. Dashboard sharing, loading and sharing of presets with other users and many more useful features. Supported devices: • Thermo control - temperature controller • Thermo view - temperature monitor • TDS meter - reverse osmosis water monitor • Salinity guardian - salinity monitor • pH meter - pH monitor • Level sensor - water/liquid level meter • Level keeper - automatic water refill system • Smart pump - dosing pump • Power switcher - timing programmer / device switch • Reef flare - smart LED lamp • Smart roller • Smart tester • Dosing pumps • kH keeper

About

MOAI®

Features

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MOAI® is a robotic aquarium video monitoring and glass cleaning system. MOAI is designed to help aquarists spend more time enjoying aquarium and spend less time maintaining aquarium. MOAI mobile app allows you to control your robot remotely using a smartphone – at home, or on the move. YOUR PARTNER FOR A CLEANER AQUARIUM · Control MOAI and set a buffer above sand bed to avoid scratches. · Start, stop and schedule cleaning sessions when convenient for you. · Your robot will stay up to date with firmware updates. YOUR AQUARIUM ON YOUR PHONE · Explore your underwater world with 24/7 live streaming, from anywhere on the planet. · Unlock unique video monitoring experience designed just around aquarium. Save favorite location, switch between Spot and Cruise modes, turn on fill light, adjust exposure compensation, choose a blue light filter, and share with friends. · With camera control in the palm of your hand, peace of mind is yours. REQUIREMENTS: MOAI only support Wi-Fi® networks with 2.4GHz band

Screenshots

Smart Reef4 screens

MOAI®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MOAI® at none against Smart Reef's 11. MOAI® also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.6). Smart Reef's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). 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. Smart Reef sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. MOAI® asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Reef ships an update every 3 months, MOAI® every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Smart Reef versus MOAI®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Smart Reef	MOAI®
Price	Free	Free
Rating	1.6 (19 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	3.8% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	19 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months — better	Every 10 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.6	9.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	51 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Reef Factory sp. z o.o.	SZ MOAI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Smart Reef

One-time8

Warranty 3 years$12.99
Warranty 3 years$17.99
Warranty 3 years$19.99

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Warranty 3 years2 variants$24.99
Warranty 3 years$29.99
Warranty 3 years2 variants$34.99
Warranty 3 years2 variants$39.99
Warranty 3 years$49.99

None

MOAI®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Reef free?

Smart Reef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is MOAI® free?

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

Do Smart Reef or MOAI® have ads?

Neither Smart Reef nor MOAI® shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Smart Reef or MOAI®?

Smart Reef ships an update every 3 months, and MOAI® every 10 months. Most recently, Smart Reef was updated on September 26, 2026 and MOAI® on September 12, 2026.