# Smart Reef vs TaxTipCalculator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TaxTipCalculator at 100% against Smart Reef's 4%. TaxTipCalculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Smart Reef's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Smart Reef is free to download; TaxTipCalculator costs $1.99 up front. Smart Reef sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. TaxTipCalculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

TaxTipCalculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Reef has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Smart Reef's written reviews are positive against 100% of TaxTipCalculator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Reef | TaxTipCalculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [1.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-reef/id1480355166/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxtipcalculator/id6670525242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 3.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reef Factory sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367901113) | [Jacob Sanders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766613846) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Reef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-reef/id1480355166)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warranty 3 years | $12.99 | one-time |
| Warranty 3 years | $17.99 | one-time |
| Warranty 3 years | $19.99 | one-time |
| Warranty 3 years | $24.99 | one-time |
| Warranty 3 years | $29.99 | one-time |
| Warranty 3 years | $34.99 | one-time |
| Warranty 3 years | $39.99 | one-time |
| Warranty 3 years | $49.99 | one-time |


### TaxTipCalculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxtipcalculator/id6670525242)

This app simplifies bill calculations for dining out. It offers features like customizable tip percentages, tax calculation, and easy bill splitting for groups. Enjoy accurate, real-time calculations with support for multiple currencies and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Intuitive Interface, Customizable Tip Percentages, Tax Calculation, Bill Splitting, Real-Time Calculations, Multiple Currency Support, Offline Functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Reef free?

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

### Is TaxTipCalculator free?

TaxTipCalculator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Reef or TaxTipCalculator?

TaxTipCalculator is rated higher. Smart Reef averages 1.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while TaxTipCalculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Reef or TaxTipCalculator have ads?

Neither Smart Reef nor TaxTipCalculator 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.*