Comparison

AquaticLog vs The Spinners Keep

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

Head to head
About

AquaticLog

Manage your aquarium with this comprehensive platform. Track water parameters, schedule maintenance, log livestock, and document your tank's progress with photos and videos. Connect controllers for automatic data import and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Water parameter tracking
  • Smart reminders for maintenance
  • Livestock management
  • Equipment and dosing logs
  • Controller integration
  • Photo and video diary
  • Community features
Features
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AquaticLog is the complete companion for every aquarium you keep. Whether you run a planted tank, a community aquarium or a full-blown reef, AquaticLog keeps your water stable, your livestock thriving and your routine on track. ONE ACCOUNT, EVERY DEVICE Your log lives in your AquaticLog account, not on your phone. Sign in on a new iPhone, an iPad or the web at aquaticlog.com and everything is already there. Aquarists have trusted AquaticLog with their records for over 13 years. Keep your tanks on the iPhone Home Screen with widgets. WATER PARAMETERS Log pH, temperature, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, salinity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium and more. Clear trend charts let you catch a swing before it reaches your fish or corals. Connect a Neptune Apex, Hydros, AquaWiz or Seneye and supported readings flow in every hour. Delete bad readings in batches and schedule retests for out-of-range results. LIVESTOCK AND PLANTS Build a detailed record of every fish, coral, invertebrate, plant and amphibian you own. Add a photo as you add a new fish or coral. Track sex, temperament, diet, difficulty and reef-safety, and move inhabitants between tanks as your collection grows. Tank birthdays and gotcha days get a card on the tank page. MAINTENANCE MADE SIMPLE Schedule water changes, dosing, feeding, testing and equipment cleaning. Smart reminders make sure nothing slips. Check off a task and it lands with a haptic; once nothing is due, your tank shows what's next. A daily streak beside Reminders rewards showing up. End a repeating schedule on a date or after a set count, and see your maintenance time per week. DOSING AND FEEDING Set up dosing and feeding programs and keep a precise history of what went into your tank and when. Re-dose additives, repeat feedings and repeat water changes in one tap, prefilled with your last amounts. Repeated doses and feedings fold into one row per day. FISH ROOM AND WATER CHANGES Set up RO/DI with SpectraPure, BRS and Waterbox presets. Track filter changes and TDS for each membrane and DI stage. Manage supplies and spending in Fish Room, with INR support. PHOTO TIMELINE Track growth and coloration. Then vs Now slides between your first photo and your latest and shares the comparison with dates and tank age. Zoom photos with a pinch or double-tap. Share progress on the community forum. ADVANCED TESTING Log ICP water analyses and PAR light readings to fine-tune even a demanding reef. Share test-kit reagents across aquariums in Fish Room: every logged test counts one down, and each kit shows as a bottle with its fill level and days left. EQUIPMENT Track pumps, lights and filters, with ratings and reviews. Browse products by category or brand, see which tanks use them, and add them to your tank or shopping list. A spending report totals what you've paid per store, filterable by tank and date range (Pro). EXPLORE AND CONNECT Search public tanks by what lives in them — look for a torch coral in the 15-30 gallon range and see how other nano reefs are scaped. Filter by style (mixed reef, SPS, LPS, soft coral, planted, macro algae, fish only), size, water type and activity, then open any tank to see its photos, parameters, gear and livestock. Find Today, Aquariums, Species, Products and News together in Explore. Read reviews, like photos and earn achievements. Make your tank public to share its link, or copy a snapshot of its parameters, livestock and gear to ask for advice. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian and Brazilian Portuguese. Start for free — new accounts log water parameters without limits for 30 days — then upgrade to Pro for advanced tracking and tools. The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Get a daily AI suggestion based on your aquarium’s inhabitants, readings and care history. Privacy Policy: https://www.aquaticlog.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Spinners Keep

Features
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Welcome to The Spinner's Keep – the dedicated digital assistant for tarantula hobbyists, arachnid enthusiasts, and invertebrate keepers. Whether you are just starting with your first jumping spider or managing a massive collection of Old World tarantulas, keeping accurate records is vital for the health and success of your specimens. The Spinner's Keep replaces scattered notebooks and complex spreadsheets with a clean, mobile-friendly interface designed specifically for the needs of the hobby. Key Features: Organize Your Collection: Create detailed profiles for every spider in your keep. Record scientific names, common names, gender, acquisition dates, and specific enclosure details. Feeding Tracker: Never lose track of a schedule again. Log every feeding event, including the type of prey, size, and whether the meal was accepted or refused. Molt Monitoring: Track the growth and development of your arachnids. Log molt dates to predict future cycles and ensure your spiders are growing healthy and strong. Maintenance & Care: Keep notes on substrate changes, water refills, and general enclosure maintenance. Visual History: Upload photos to document color changes and growth spurts over time. Data at a Glance: Quickly view the last time a specific spider ate or molted right from the dashboard. Personality-Driven Care: Spiders aren't just specimens; they have character! Assign personality tags to your pets—from the "Calm" to the "Weird", and everything in-between. The app adjusts its care reminders with a touch of humor to match, reminding you to "Watch your fingers!" for the defensive ones or "Check for movement" for your shy species. Bitsy's Adventure: Need a break from tank maintenance? Jump into Bitsy's Adventure, a charming built-in mini-game. Guide Bitsy, our 8-legged mascot, through a web of challenges, collect treats and avoid water drops in this retro styled game. It’s a lighthearted way to celebrate the hobby we love. Why Use The Spinner's Keep? As a collection grows, it becomes difficult to remember who is in pre-molt, who refused their last cricket, or who is due for a rehousing. The Spinner's Keep centralizes this data, helping you spot health trends early and ensuring no specimen is overlooked. Perfect For: Tarantula Keepers (Theraphosidae) Jumping Spider Enthusiasts (Salticidae) Any invertebrate hobbyist looking to get organized. Download The Spinner's Keep today and take the guesswork out of arachnid care!

Screenshots

AquaticLog4 screens
The Spinners Keep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AquaticLog at Free against The Spinners Keep's $4.99. The Spinners Keep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On 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

AquaticLog is free to download; The Spinners Keep costs $4.99 up front. AquaticLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Spinners Keep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AquaticLog versus The Spinners Keep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAquaticLogThe Spinners Keep
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.2 (406 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings406 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB25 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLonnex IncCaleb Relliford

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AquaticLog

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly Membership7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Membership$149.99
None

The Spinners Keep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AquaticLog free?
AquaticLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Spinners Keep free?
The Spinners Keep costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AquaticLog or The Spinners Keep have ads?
Neither AquaticLog nor The Spinners Keep shows ads.

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