Comparison

Orphek iCon vs Reefly

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

Head to head
About

Orphek iCon

This app allows users to remotely program, control, and monitor smart lights via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Access your lighting settings from anywhere with an internet connection using your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth + Wifi control
  • Remote programming
  • Remote monitoring
  • Control from phone or tablet
  • Anytime, anywhere access
Features
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The Orphek iCon technology brings built-in Bluetooth + Wifi control allowing you to easily program, control, and monitor your light(s) from your Cell Phone or Tablet, any time and any place you are in the world, where internet access is available.

About

Reefly

Features
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KNOW YOUR REEF IS HEALTHY. IN SECONDS. ReefLog turns raw water test numbers into a clear tank health score - so you stop guessing and start knowing. Log your parameters, see instant colour-coded feedback (Good · Near limit · Out of range), and track trends over time. Whether you keep a saltwater reef, freshwater community, or planted aquarium, ReefLog gives your tank a grade every time you log. ----------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO ----------------------- - Log pH, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, ammonia, nitrate, salinity and temperature - See instant status feedback as you type — no guesswork - View trend charts with safe-range bands so problems are visible before they become emergencies - Set maintenance reminders — water changes, feeding, dosing — so nothing slips - Works for reef, saltwater, freshwater, and planted aquariums TANK HEALTH SCORE --------------------- After every log session, ReefLog grades your tank (A+, A, B+…) based on how your parameters compare to proven safe ranges. One glance tells you everything. ------------------ FREE TO START ------------------ Log parameters and view charts for free. Upgrade to Pro for: - Unlimited parameter history (beyond 30 days) - Unlimited maintenance reminders - iCloud sync across all your Apple devices - Full historical charts Built for hobbyists who take their tanks seriously. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Orphek iCon4 screens
Reefly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orphek iCon at none against Reefly's 2. Orphek iCon also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Reefly's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 12 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. Reefly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Orphek iCon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orphek iCon ships an update every 12 months, Reefly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Orphek iCon versus Reefly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrphek iConReefly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperORPHEK LIMITEDJustinas Kristopaitis

In-app purchases

None

Orphek iCon

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Reefly

Subscriptions2
  • ReefLog Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ReefLog Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Orphek iCon free?
Orphek iCon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reefly free?
Reefly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orphek iCon or Reefly have ads?
Neither Orphek iCon nor Reefly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orphek iCon or Reefly?
Orphek iCon ships an update every 12 months, and Reefly daily. Most recently, Orphek iCon was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reefly on October 31, 2026.

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