# Refoss vs Reef Chronicles

The clearest difference is rating: Reef Chronicles at 5.0 against Refoss's 4.5. Reef Chronicles also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Refoss's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Reef Chronicles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refoss has 125 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Refoss's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reef Chronicles's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refoss | Reef Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refoss/id1662335679/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-chronicles/id6807096382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 224 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FLEXBEE HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655869340) | [TALASTACK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807096384) |

## What reviewers say

### Refoss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refoss/id1662335679)

Control and manage your home automation devices remotely. Schedule device operations, monitor their status, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your electronics are managed efficiently.

**Highlights:** Remote on/off control, Automated work plans, Voice assistant integration, Device status monitoring, Manage smart plugs

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Reliable
- 🚀 Precise measurements
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Incorrect status reporting
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unreliable door control
- 🐛 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently loses login credentials
- Incorrect door status reporting
- Failure to connect and control devices
- Outdated app version not allowing new features

**Requested features**

- Ability to set different electricity rates based on time of day and day of week
- More detailed energy consumption data (hourly/minute-level)
- Apple Watch app
- CarPlay integration
- Ability to pause/stop door operation mid-cycle


### Reef Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-chronicles/id6807096382)

Track aquarium parameters, calculate precise dosing for alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium, and visualize your entire history with detailed charts. This app provides a comprehensive logbook for all your aquarium needs, including tasks, consumables, and livestock management.

**Highlights:** Parameter logging (22 parameters), Automated dosing calculations, Daily consumption analysis, Full history charting, Task and reminder management, Consumables tracking, CSV import/export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Refoss free?

Refoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reef Chronicles free?

Reef Chronicles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Refoss or Reef Chronicles?

Reef Chronicles is rated higher. Refoss averages 4.5 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Reef Chronicles averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Refoss or Reef Chronicles have ads?

Neither Refoss nor Reef Chronicles 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.*