Comparison

MagicBox360 vs ReefDiary

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

Head to head
About

MagicBox360

Features
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After connecting the device using Bluetooth, you can get 360 shots and automatic background removal.

About

ReefDiary

Features
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Log saltwater aquarium parameters, spot stability drift, calculate dosing amounts, and keep reef care decisions grounded in your own data. KEY FEATURES: - Log Ca, Alk, Mg, pH, Salinity, Temp, NO3, PO4 in seconds - 2-part dosing calculator (BRS, ESV, Tropic Marin, custom) - Color-coded parameter cards show instant health status - Trend charts reveal drift, recovery, and repeat patterns - Exportable reports for second opinions, store visits, or support threads - Multiple tank support with separate histories and routines BUILT FOR REEF KEEPERS: - No account required, no cloud sync; reef data stays local - Works offline - practical for fish rooms and maintenance benches - Dense, scannable interface designed for daily reef checks PRO FEATURES (monthly, yearly, or lifetime): - Unlimited tanks and full long-range parameter history - Advanced dosing products and custom formulas - CSV exports and shareable reef detail images - Custom testing cadence and dosing follow-through Free to download. Pro unlocks the long view: full history, reports, formulas, routines, and unlimited reef systems. LEGAL: - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://peachuinc.github.io/legal/reefdiary/

Screenshots

MagicBox3603 screens
ReefDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagicBox360 at none against ReefDiary's 3. MagicBox360 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. ReefDiary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MagicBox360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
MagicBox360 versus ReefDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicBox360ReefDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Jimuyida Science Technology Co., Ltd.Petr Persianov

In-app purchases

None

MagicBox360

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ReefDiary

Subscriptions3
  • ReefTrack Pro – Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • ReefTrack Pro – Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • ReefTrack Pro – Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MagicBox360 free?
MagicBox360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReefDiary free?
ReefDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MagicBox360 or ReefDiary have ads?
Neither MagicBox360 nor ReefDiary shows ads.

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