Comparison

Dalua Ecosystem vs Reef Pilot

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

Head to head
About

Dalua Ecosystem

Manage and fine-tune all aspects of your aquarium, from lighting to filtration, using this smart control platform. It offers remote access, grouped device management, and integration with global reef weather to simulate natural environments.

Highlights
  • Precise spectral tuning for lighting
  • Remote aquarium system management
  • Grouped device control for multiple tanks
  • Global reef weather simulation
  • Customizable and preset schedules
  • Integration with pumps and skimmers
Features
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Take Full Control of Your Aquarium with the DALUA Ecosystem App The DALUA Ecosystem App is your all-in-one smart control platform for the entire Illumagic and Great White product ranges. From lighting to filtration, you can now manage and fine-tune every aspect of your aquarium — all from the palm of your hand. Core Features: • Illumagic Lighting Control - Manage all Blaze X and X4 units with precise spectral tuning for freshwater and saltwater setups. • Remote Access - Control and monitor your system remotely. Share access with your maintenance team or local store to keep your aquarium thriving. • Grouped Device Management - Easily group and control multiple devices across different tanks. • Global Reef Weather Integration - Live weather conditions from the world’s most famous reefs are updated every minute to simulate natural environments. • Public & DALUA Schedules - Access schedules from your favorite aquarium creators or use professionally crafted DALUA presets to get started. • Upgrade Support - Have a light purchased before September 2022? Contact us for a free Wi-Fi chip upgrade. The same goes for any Great White product pre-August 2025. Create. Share. Control. Build and customize your aquariums within the app, share your setup and schedules, and enjoy a smarter, more connected aquarium experience. The app now seamlessly integrates with the full range of Great White pumps, protein skimmers, and wave makers. With upgradeable Wi-Fi controllers available, you’ll enjoy precise, remote control of your entire filtration system — from anywhere in the world.

About

Reef Pilot

Control your modern saltwater aquarium lighting directly from your smartphone. Adjust intensity, color channels, and schedules for optimal coral and fish conditions.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Dalua Ecosystem4 screens
Reef Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dalua Ecosystem at 100% against Reef Pilot's 0%. Reef Pilot's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dalua Ecosystem ships an update every 6 weeks, Reef Pilot daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dalua Ecosystem versus Reef Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDalua EcosystemReef Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaluaATI Aquaristik GmbH

Customer experience

Dalua Ecosystem

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reef Pilot

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dalua Ecosystem

No in-app purchases

None

Reef Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dalua Ecosystem free?
Dalua Ecosystem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reef Pilot free?
Reef Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dalua Ecosystem or Reef Pilot have ads?
Neither Dalua Ecosystem nor Reef Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dalua Ecosystem or Reef Pilot?
Dalua Ecosystem ships an update every 6 weeks, and Reef Pilot daily. Most recently, Dalua Ecosystem was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reef Pilot on October 30, 2026.

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