MW vs Reef Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MW
Discover local specialty stores for marine aquariums. This app lists physical shops with their contact details, opening hours, and map locations. Excludes online-only retailers.
- Locate marine aquarium specialty stores
- View store contact information
- Check store opening hours
- Map integration for directions
- Lists physical store locations only
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Mit dieser App kannst du sehen, wo in Deiner Umgebung ein Fachgeschäft für Meerwasseraquaristik zu finden ist. Es sind nur Händler mit Laden enthalten. Reine Versandhändler werden nicht aufgeführt. Du findest die Kontaktdaten und die Öffnungszeiten und natürlich einen Eintrag auf der Karte.
Reef Pilot
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Reef Pilot is ATI Aquaristik's control app for modern saltwater aquariums. The app allows for convenient Bluetooth connection and precise control of the new StratonX aquarium light. Lighting intensity, color channels, and time schedules can be individually adjusted to create optimal lighting conditions for corals and fish – simply, intuitively, and directly from your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Reef Pilot at daily against MW's every 2 months. Reef Pilot also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MW ships an update every 2 months, Reef Pilot daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MW | Reef Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thallos | ATI Aquaristik GmbH |
In-app purchases
MW
No in-app purchases
Reef Pilot
No in-app purchases
