ADA CONTROLLER vs Reef Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ADA CONTROLLER
Control compatible smart lighting systems and devices from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust brightness, color, and set timers for your lights. Save custom color presets and utilize a soft lighting mode for gradual transitions.
- Control compatible ADA lighting systems
- Adjust brightness and light color
- Set timers for lights
- Save custom color presets
- Soft lighting mode for gradual transitions
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Smartphones and tablet devices can control compatible ADA lighting systems and smart products. The lighting system allows users to turn lights on and off, set timers, and adjust brightness and light color from the app. Light colors that you have adjusted yourself can be saved as presets and recalled at any time. In addition, a soft lighting mode setting allows for gradual turning on and off of lights.
Reef Pilot
Control your modern saltwater aquarium lighting directly from your smartphone. Adjust intensity, color channels, and schedules for optimal coral and fish conditions.
- Bluetooth connection
- Control StratonX aquarium light
- Adjust lighting intensity
- Manage color channels
- Set time schedules
- Intuitive smartphone control
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Reef Pilot App – our expertise for your reef. Control your Straton X conveniently from your smartphone. The new ATI Reef Pilot App for iOS guides you from initial setup to natural lighting for your aquarium. The right light from the start Based on your aquarium dimensions and the number of lights, the app recommends intensity and spectrum settings – for an easy start and lighting tailored to your corals. Keep track of light intensity at every depth Calculated PAR values show you the expected light intensity at different water depths, helping you choose suitable spots for your corals. The natural rhythm of your favourite reef Bring the lighting conditions of renowned reef locations into your aquarium, with a natural lunar cycle, changing moon phases and optional seasonal adjustments to day length. The moon simulation automatically synchronises with sunset in your aquarium.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ADA CONTROLLER at 33% against Reef Pilot's 0%. ADA CONTROLLER also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Reef Pilot's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ADA CONTROLLER ships an update every 2 weeks, Reef Pilot daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADA CONTROLLER | Reef Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aqua Design Amano Co.,Ltd. | ATI Aquaristik GmbH |
Customer experience
ADA CONTROLLER
Reef Pilot
In-app purchases
ADA CONTROLLER
No in-app purchases
Reef Pilot
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ADA CONTROLLER free?
Is Reef Pilot free?
Do ADA CONTROLLER or Reef Pilot have ads?
Which is updated more often, ADA CONTROLLER or Reef Pilot?
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